2 T. packed brown sugar

1 t. rum extract

1/2 C. whole-berry cranberry sauce

1/8 t. ground nutmeg

1 (8 oz.) round Brie cheese

2 T. chopped pecans

Assorted crackers or ginger snaps

In small bowl, combine brown sugar, rum extract, cranberry sauce and nutmeg. Stir to blend.

Scrape or cut off the top rind of the cheese, leaving 1/4-inch edge by scoring or making a circle on the top 1/4-inch from the edge with a small knife. Using a teaspoon, simply scrape off the top of the rind, exposing the cheese. Top Brie with cranberry mixture and sprinkle with pecans.

Bake at 500° F. for 5 minutes, or until cheese is softened. Using a large spatula, place Brie round on serving plate and surround with assorted crackers.

Serves 8.