Cranberry Rum Brie

I prefer this recipe with lingonberries as opposed to cranberries now, but it's good either way. My husband's Aunt makes this every Thanksgiving.

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Serves: 7

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  rum extract
• 1⁄2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce or 1⁄2 cup  lingonberry preserves
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  freshly ground nutmeg
• 1 (8 ounce)  brie cheese, at room temperature
• 2  tablespoons  chopped pecans or 2  tablespoons walnuts
•  assorted  cracker

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F Combine sugar, rum extract, cranberry sauce or lingonberries and nutmeg.
2. Peel off top rind of brie, leaving 1/4" edge (leave sides/bottom of brie intact).
3. Place in pie plate or shallow ovenproof dish; top with berry mixture and sprinkle with nuts.
4. Bake 5-7 minutes or until cheese softens.
5. Place brie on serving plate; offer with crackers or toasted baugette slices.