BAKED BRIE WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE & POMEGRANATE

There are many delicious variation of cranberry sauce. The apple and the orange juice makes great combination for a tangy and sweet taste.
INGREDIENTS:
12 Oz. Bag of fresh cranberries
1 cup brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 cup orange juice
1 anise star
1 orange peel
1/4 water
1/2 small apple peeled cored and diced to small pieces.
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
STEPS:
Preheat the oven to 375 F.
In medium saucepan, combine all the ingredients and bring to a gentle boil. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the cranberries have popped open.
Let cool and discard the anise star, cinnamon stick and orange peel.
Place the brie on a baking sheet and bake for about 8 to 12 minutes, or until softens.
Remove from the oven and serve the cranberry sauce over the baked brie.
Top with pomegranate seeds.
