Brie Cheese with Cranberry Chutney

A sweet and sour fruit and spice mixture
dresses this gourmet creamy French cheese.

Ingredients:
1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Olive oil
1 round Brie cheese (8 ounces)
Slivered almonds, toasted, if desired
Crackers, if desired

Directions:
Mix cranberries, sugar, vinegar, water, gingerroot,
cinnamon and cloves in 1-quart saucepan.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low.
Cook uncovered about 20 minutes, stirring frequently,
until thickened. Cool slightly.
(Chutney will thicken as it stands.)
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Lightly brush ovenproof plate with olive oil.
Place unpeeled cheese on center of plate.
Bake uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until
cheese is soft and partially melted.
Spoon half of the chutney over cheese.
Sprinkle with almonds. Serve with crackers.
Spoon remaining chutney onto cheese as needed.