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    Home » What We're Eating » Easy Cranberry Brie Appetizers

    Easy Cranberry Brie Appetizers

    Published: Nov 23, 2016 by Blair Lonergan

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    Thanks to REVERE® for sponsoring today's post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.

    My nails are painted a shimmering shade of gold. I've got a stockpile of gifts stashed in my closet. And eggnog has become a staple on my weekly grocery list.

    These Easy Cranberry Brie Appetizers are a quick, make-ahead party food to add to your holiday table -- and they're ready in less than 30 minutes!

    'Tis the season of holiday parties, family get-togethers, and quality time with those we love most. The planning, the preparations, the celebrations, and the anticipation of the holidays is the best part in my opinion! We are in the midst of this joyful season filled with so much excitement, fun, and delicious food. What's not to love?

    These Easy Cranberry Brie Appetizers are a quick, make-ahead party food to add to your holiday table -- and they're ready in less than 30 minutes!

    If you're planning a special party or gathering with friends this season, then these Easy Cranberry Brie Appetizers are a must on your menu! The bite-sized snacks come together in a matter of minutes, can be prepared in advance, and look beautiful on any holiday table.

    These Easy Cranberry Brie Appetizers are a quick, make-ahead party food to add to your holiday table -- and they're ready in less than 30 minutes!

    I recently received these amazing new REVERE® Copper Confidence Core™ Stainless Steel pans, which I used to prepare the orange-scented cranberry sauce that tops the easy appetizers.

    REVERE® has been known for generations for its iconic copper-bottom pots and pans, and now the brand is releasing two new cookware lines that are perfect for the modern cook. The Copper Confidence Core Stainless Steel Cookware features Nest&Protect™ interlocking handles that elevate your pots and pans when nested so that they are almost floating above each other. This design protects the interior and exterior finish, and allows for convenient storage without scratching.

    This cookware gives a nod to the brand's heritage, utilizing a copper disc centered within an aluminum encapsulated base to help heat quicker and more evenly than heavier gauge cookware. I also love that the pans are sturdy without being too heavy to lift; and that the handle doesn't get too hot, eliminating the need for a potholder.

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    With help from the beautiful equipment, the Cranberry Brie Appetizers come together quickly and easily -- just in time for your holiday party!

    To start, bring sugar, water, salt, and plenty of orange zest to a boil, stirring frequently. Warning: your kitchen is about to smell ah-mazing!

    These Easy Cranberry Brie Appetizers are a quick, make-ahead party food to add to your holiday table -- and they're ready in less than 30 minutes!

    Once the water boils, it's time to add a 12-ounce bag of fresh (or frozen) cranberries. The taste of the season! Is there anything prettier? They're like little holiday jewels!

    These Easy Cranberry Brie Appetizers are a quick, make-ahead party food to add to your holiday table -- and they're ready in less than 30 minutes!

    Finally, allow the berries to simmer for about 7 minutes while the sauce thickens. The entire process takes a grand total of about 10  minutes! You can prepare the sauce up to a week in advance and just keep it in your refrigerator so that you're not worrying about any last-minute cooking when you're waiting for guests to arrive.

    These Easy Cranberry Brie Appetizers are a quick, make-ahead party food to add to your holiday table -- and they're ready in less than 30 minutes!

    The cranberry sauce tops crusty French bread and melted Brie cheese for the perfect seasonal finger food!

    These Easy Cranberry Brie Appetizers are a quick, make-ahead party food to add to your holiday table -- and they're ready in less than 30 minutes!

    The Cranberry Brie Appetizers are creamy, salty, sweet, and tart -- all in one bite. They're a prep-ahead party snack that will please everyone on your guest list and will make you look like the ultimate holiday hostess -- complete with sparkly nails, holiday music, and a glass of eggnog!

    These Easy Cranberry Brie Appetizers are a quick, make-ahead party food to add to your holiday table -- and they're ready in less than 30 minutes!

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    Easy Cranberry Brie Appetizers

    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 24
    Author The Seasoned Mom

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup sugar
    • ¾ cup water
    • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 12 ounces 3 cups fresh cranberries
    • 1 loaf 1 lb. French bread, cut into ½-inch slices
    • 3 tablespoons melted butter
    • 8 ounces Brie cheese thinly sliced

    Instructions

    • To Prepare the Cranberry Sauce:
    • Bring sugar, water, orange zest, and salt to a boil in a large frying pan over high heat. Stir frequently until sugar dissolves.
    • Add cranberries to pan and return to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until a thick sauce forms and most of the berries have popped open (about 7-9 minutes). You want the sauce thick like a jam so that it doesn’t slide off of the toast.
    • Remove sauce from heat and allow to cool completely before using.*
    • To Assemble the Appetizers:
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Brush melted butter over each slice of bread. Place bread in a single layer on a large baking sheet and toast in oven for 1-2 minutes.
    • Add a slice of Brie to the top of each toast. Bake for about 5-7 more minutes, or until cheese melts. Top with about 1 tablespoon of cranberry sauce.

    Notes

    *The sauce can be prepared up to a week in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to use, allow the sauce to sit on the counter for about 30-60 minutes, or until it comes to room temperature.**The toasts can be prepared a day or two in advance as well. When ready to serve, just pick up at Step 8 by adding the brie and cranberry sauce.

    These Easy Cranberry Brie Appetizers are a quick, make-ahead party food to add to your holiday table -- and they're ready in less than 30 minutes!

    The REVERE® cookware is available now, in sets or open stock, on REVEREWare.com, or you can visit your local World Kitchen® Corningware, Corelle & More® retail location. The pots and pans make great gifts for any home cook as they offer durable, high-quality pieces at affordable prices. Enjoy!

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    Comments

    1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

      November 23, 2016 at 6:31 am

      This looks so pretty, Blair! I just made something similar, but I love that you piled this on bread. Sounds so perfect for Thanksgiving!

      Reply
      • Blair

        November 23, 2016 at 1:35 pm

        Thank you, Gayle!! Have a great Thanksgiving!

        Reply
    2. lindsay Cotter

      November 23, 2016 at 8:22 pm

      I'm ready! i need my nails done though. LOL! but i'll bring wine if you feed me these please

      Reply
      • Blair

        November 24, 2016 at 5:55 am

        Come on over! I've got nail polish here! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Natalie | Natalie's Food & Health

      November 24, 2016 at 3:10 pm

      YES finally. Xmas is coming... soooo excited! I love planning, preparing, decorating, parties, family gatherings... everything about holiday season. This cranberry brie bites looks so lovely Blair. Perfect for holiday table. Pinning this! PS Brie is just fantastic, isn't? 😀

      Reply
      • Blair

        November 25, 2016 at 7:57 pm

        Thank you, Natalie! I'm with you -- so excited for the season! Thanks for stopping by. Brie is definitely the best!

        Reply
    4. Ruwani

      November 25, 2016 at 12:45 pm

      What an elegant appetizer Blair ! Quick and easy to make and makes a holiday table look beautiful. I am sure it taste good too 🙂

      Reply
      • Blair

        November 25, 2016 at 7:59 pm

        Thanks, Ruwani!

        Reply
    5. Kristy from Southern In Law

      November 25, 2016 at 3:51 pm

      These are the perfect holiday appetiser! I hope you had a lovely thanksgiving!

      Reply
      • Blair

        November 25, 2016 at 8:01 pm

        Thanks, Kristy! Have a great weekend!

        Reply
    6. Julie

      December 10, 2016 at 3:51 pm

      This is a quick fix appetizer for a Christmas party with left over (frozen) cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving!! Love it!!

      Reply
      • Blair

        December 10, 2016 at 7:17 pm

        Exactly, Julie!!! I think I'll serve it at our holiday party soon, too. So easy!

        Reply
    7. O

      November 21, 2017 at 6:18 am

      Looks delicious!if making ahead, how do you store and reheat the bread and cheese before you top it with the cranberry sauce?

      Reply
      • Blair

        November 21, 2017 at 6:28 am

        Hi! Here's how to prep in advance:

        Make the sauce up to a week in advance and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to use, allow the sauce to sit on the counter for about 30-60 minutes, or until it comes to room temperature.

        Prepare the toasts a day or two in advance and keep them in an airtight container on your counter.

        When ready to serve, just pick up at Step 8 by adding the brie and cranberry sauce. Before popping them in the oven!

        Reply
        • Susan Lagerloef

          December 02, 2019 at 3:18 pm

          W Taking to a cocktail party. Cocktail party. Are the Brie and cranberry still good to serve when not hot?

          Reply
          • Blair

            December 03, 2019 at 5:03 am

            Yes, they will be fine at room temperature, too!

            Reply
    8. suzanne schmidt

      December 18, 2019 at 12:49 pm

      I love these! I am making them again for a party. When you say that you can do the bread ahead of time, does that mean that I can bake them?

      Reply
      • Blair

        December 18, 2019 at 2:06 pm

        Hi, Suzanne! I really meant that you can prep most of the ingredients in advance, and then just assemble and warm them right before serving. So you can make the cranberry topping and toast the bread in advance. I would still wait to warm them just before your guests arrive, because I think they're best when the cheese is warm. 🙂

        Reply

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