Spicy Caramelized Pecans and Cranberry Brie (recipe)

Spicy Caramelized Pecans and Cranberry Brie

This appetizer or dessert is a warm welcome. The look is impressive and the prep is fast and easy.

Ingredients

1/2 Cup	lightly packed brown sugar
1/4 Cup	corn syrup
1/4 Cup	unsalted butter
1/4 Teaspoon	baking soda
1/4 Teaspoon	salt
1 Teaspoon	hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 Cup	pecan halves, roughly chopped
1/2 Cup	dried cranberries
1	3-inch round, Brie cheese

Combine brown sugar, corn syrup and butter in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan set over medium heat. Stir mixture until it comes to a boil. Boil gently, without stirring, for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and, shielding hands with oven mitts, quickly whisk in baking soda. Stir in salt, hot sauce, pecans and dried cranberries until mixture begins to set, about 30 seconds.
Working quickly, mound warm nut mixture on top of Brie and let caramel cascade down sides of cheese.