Brie With Jeweled Fruit Compote Cooking Light

I made this for a Christmas party and it was a hit! So simple and fancy. Takes less than 15 minutes start to finish; you just plop the wheel of brie on a plate, rind and all, and pour on the sauce.

• Ready In: 13 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup dried tart cherry
• 1⁄4 cup  dried apricot, sliced
• 1⁄4 cup raisins
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 3  tablespoons dry sherry
• 2  tablespoons water
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon  whole grain mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1  dash salt
• 6  small dried figs, quartered
• 8  ounces  wheel  brie cheese

Directions

1. 1. Combine all ingredients except cheese in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High for 2 minutes. Stir and microwave an additional minute or until bubbly.
2. 2. Pour over brie and serve with a variety of crackers and sliced green apples.