The Most Stunning Baked Brie with Cranberry-Orange Sauce and Pecans

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide a similar crunch with less cost.

brie cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cream cheese is more affordable and still creamy.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Agave syrup is often cheaper and offers a similar sweetness.

cranberries

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are a cost-effective alternative with similar texture.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of fresh cranberries, the juice of two oranges (about 1/3 cup), 1/4 cup of sugar, and a pinch of salt over medium heat.

Cook until the cranberries pop and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of orange zest and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.

Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the mixture and stir until melted.

Place a 16-ounce wheel of brie cheese on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Spread the cranberry-orange mixture over the brie cheese.

Sprinkle 1/2 cup of chopped pecans on top of the cranberry mixture.

Drizzle honey over the top of the brie and toppings.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes until the cheese is melty but not oily.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Serve warm with crackers or toasted ciabatta slices.

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