Tequila-Cranberry Chutney On Brie Recipe

This is a delicious, summery cheese dip!

• Meal Type: Dips
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 30-45 minutes

Ingredients

• Chutney
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup diced red onion
• 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
• 3/4 cup diced red Delicious apples
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup hot pepper jelly
• 2 tablespoons tequila
• 1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur
• 1 tablespoon grated orange peel

Directions

1. Brie
   1 tablespoon butter or margarine
   1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
   1 small wheel or small wedges brie cheese
   French bread, sliced and toasted, or melba rounds
2. To make chutney: Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat; add onion and cook 7 minutes. Stir in onion, cranberries, apples, sugar, pepper jelly, tequila, orange liqueur and orange peel; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 to 25 minutes or until thick. Cool.
3. To prepare brie: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add pecans and dash of salt; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Place brie on a microwave-safe platter and microwave on high for 45 seconds, or just until warm. Top with chutney, then pecans.
4. Serve with toast or melba rounds.
5. Makes 30 servings.