Brockman-WIlliams party - Sparkling Cranberry Brie Bites

Sparkling Cranberry Brie Bites, prepared by Kathy Williams

Try to find easy-to-slice logs of brie for this recipe.

24 round wheat crackers

3 oz brie, thinly sliced

sugared cranberries (recipe follows)

Place crackers on serving platter.  Top each cracker with a slice of brie and 3 or 4 sugared cranberries.

Sugared cranberries:

1. Place a wired rack ( with small openings so cranberries don't fall through) on a foil lined baking sheet; set aside.  
2. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar.  
3. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved. 
4. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool slightly.  
5. Add 1 cup fresh cranberries to the saucepan and stir gently to coat.  
6. Using a slotted spoon or strainer, remove the cranberries from the sugar mixture and let drain.  
7. Place the cranberries on the rack.  
8. Let stand about 1 hour.  Roll cranberries in additional sugar.