Ingredients
1/2 cup water1/4 cup dried cranberries1 unpeeled medium orange, seeded and finely chopped (about 1-1/4 cups)1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonDash ground gingerDash ground cloves8 ounces Brie or cream cheese1/4 cup chopped pecans, toastedAssorted crackers
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400°. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in cranberries; remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
Drain cranberries, reserving 1 tablespoon soaking liquid. Return cranberries and reserved liquid to pan. Stir in orange, sugar, lemon juice and spices; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5-10 minutes or until orange is tender and liquid is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally.
Place cheese in a 9-in. pie plate. Bake 8-10 minutes or just until softened.
Spoon chutney over warm cheese; sprinkle with pecans. Serve warm with crackers.
