Brie with Caramelized Onions, Pistachio and Cranberry

 

2

tablespoons butter or stick margarine*

1

medium onion, cut into fourths and thinly sliced

1/2

cup dried cranberries

1

tablespoon packed brown sugar

1

tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Vegetable oil

1

round (15 ounces) Brie cheese

1/4

cup coarsely chopped pistachio nuts, slivered almonds or walnuts

Crackers, if desired

• 1 1. Heat oven to 350º.
• 2 2. Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onion in butter 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in cranberries, brown sugar and vinegar. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened and caramelized.
• 3 3. Lightly brush ovenproof plate with oil. Place cheese on center of plate. Bake uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is soft and partially melted.
• 4 4. Spoon onion topping over cheese. Sprinkle with nuts. Serve with crackers.