Say hello to a perfect holiday party recipe. Baked brie is served with a blueberry balsamic chutney that wakes up your taste buds as a sweet, savory and a little bit tangy appetizer.
Blueberries are beautiful in so many ways, from the color to the taste and the health benefits. During this holiday season, why not make a little change to your recipes by adding a handful or two of these little blue wonders to the menu.
They aren’t just for desserts, think of ways to add them to your glazes and spice rubs or throw them in with your veggies and salads. Not sure where to start? Why not start with this recipe for Baked Brie and Balsamic Blueberry Chutney, a wonderful molten brie topped off with an easy blueberry and balsamic chutney, then add a crunchy loaf of rustic bread or some crackers and the holidays will be rather merry indeed. 
I’ve always enjoyed baked brie anytime but there’s something special by having it at a festive holiday party. I find it to be one of the easiest appetizers to prepare, and when I add a quick and easy balsamic blueberry chutney, the whole thing makes my heart skip a beat with that deep savory sweet from the balsamic blueberry chutney which compliments the rich buttery brie.
Baked Brie and Balsamic Blueberry Chutney
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
Description
Baked brie with blueberry balsamic chutney wakes up your taste buds (and the party!) as a sweet, savory and a little bit tangy appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1?2 small yellow onion, sliced
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 (8 ounce) wheel of Brie cheese
- Crusty bread or crackers to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Unwrap brie and place in a shallow ovenproof serving dish; place dish on a baking sheet.
- In a skillet over medium high heat, combine butter and olive oil. Add onion and sauté for 2 – 4 minutes or until they become translucent.
- Add frozen blueberries and continue to stir for an additional 1 – 2 minutes.
- Add balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, cinnamon stick and thyme to the mixture, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 – 12 minutes or until the liquid is reduced and you have a jam like consistency.
- Remove from heat and discard cinnamon stick.
- Pour chutney on top of the brie round and bake for 10 – 12 minutes.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
