Baked Brie With Blueberry-Ginger Topping

Prep: 10 min., Cook: 5 min., Chill: 1 hr., Bake: 10 min.

Yield: Makes 8 to 10 appetizer servings

Ingredients

• 1  cup  fresh blueberries
• 1/4  cup  firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2  tablespoons  cornstarch
• 2  tablespoons  cider vinegar
• 2  tablespoons  diced onion
• 1  tablespoon  grated fresh ginger
• 1  (3-inch) cinnamon stick
• 1/8  teaspoon  salt
• 1  (8-ounce) Brie round
• Assorted crackers

Preparation

Combine first 8 ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook 1 minute. Remove and discard cinnamon stick. Cover and chill blueberry mixture at least 1 hour.

Place Brie round on an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is soft. Transfer to a serving plate, and top evenly with chilled blueberry topping. Serve with crackers.