Baked Brie with Golden Raisin Compote

Ingredients

• 6 cups chopped peeled Granny Smith apple (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1 cup vertically sliced red onion (1 small)
• 1 cup golden raisins
• 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 8 ounces Brie cheese, thinly sliced
• 40 (1/4-inch-thick) slices French bread baguette (about 8 ounces)
• Thyme sprigs (optional)

Preparation

1. Combine first 11 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook for 5 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring occasionally. Cool.
2. Preheat oven to 400°.
3. Divide Brie slices into 40 even pieces. Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons compote over each baguette slice; top each with 1 piece of cheese. Arrange the slices on a large baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.