Flavors ~ Cranberries

Y'all have seen that the flavor for this week is Cranberry.
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Y'all know that we could easily find a recipe for cranberries.
I was ready to post our favorite cranberry chutney ~ I love it almost as much as the turkey and dressing at Thanksgiving. The whole challenge here is to make something new.
Then I looked at the Flavor Bible . . . Jalapenos? That will kick it up a notch. I likeie! This is a traditional appetizer ~ with a bit of spice and another bit of crunch. The creaminess of the brie is perfect with the bite of the spicy cranberries. I have capitalized all of the flavors that are recomended with cranberries
Baked Brie with Spicy Cranberries
1 (7-8 oz) round Brie
12 ounces fresh cranberries
1 cup water
1 cup white SUGAR
2 teaspoons LEMON JUICE
1/4 cup ORANGE JUICE
Zest from lemon and orange
2 JALAPENO PEPPERS, seeded and minced
1/2 cup WHITE WINE
1/2 or more of chopped PISTACHIO nuts
PEARS and GINGER crisps for serving
Combine cranberries and zest with sugar, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add minced peppers (to taste). Simmer until thickened. Add wine and stir well, reduce the liquid. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Place Brie in a baking dish. Cover with cranberry mixture and chopped pistachios. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes. Be careful not to over cook the nuts on top. Serve with ginger crisps and slices of pear.

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Happy Cooking y'all~
Sandi