The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Camembert with Cranberry Orange Compote

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The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Camembert with Cranberry Orange Compote

In one of my most recent releases, Home for the Honeymoon (found in the Let’s Get Naughty Limited Edition Romance Anthology), my hero and heroine (Jacob and Clara Mosby) have a Christmas Eve wedding… in the middle of a snowstorm. Here is the blurb for my story in this USA Today bestselling collection:

Home for the Honeymoon

How far will a man go to save his marriage?

Jacob Mosby is getting married the day before Christmas Eve and is desperate to be alone with his bride. Except when a blizzard cancels their flight and closes the mountain roads, they’re forced to honeymoon in their small hometown of Kingsmill, VA. Unfortunately, his house is under renovation, all the rooms at the inn are booked, and Clara, his beautiful wife, is desperate to save their plans.

Clara is terrified if she doesn’t have the perfect honeymoon their marriage will end before it begins. While it’s a ridiculous thought, past betrayals have made her determined to have a perfect wedding night. Except now that they’re stuck in Kingsmill two days before Christmas, with no place to sleep, her fears may come true. Especially when their friends and family insist on “helping” with the new honeymoon plans, her teenage daughter goes missing, and a dangerous snowstorm puts those she loves in danger.

Now Jacob must convince Clara that true love, especially at Christmas, doesn’t promise a perfect life. It only promises a lifetime of imperfect happiness. A promise that’s worth sacrificing everything for… including the wedding night she’s always dreamed of.

So this month on the Hungry {Romance} Writer, I’m going to share some of the recipes served at this beautiful wedding. The first recipe served at this Christmas reception is a warm Camembert cheese topped with a cranberry orange compote. It’s not just delicious, it’s beautiful as well!

Sharon Wray

Serves Serves 8

The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Camembert with Cranberry Orange Compote

I first had this recipe at a Christmas wedding in New England. Over the years, I tried different recipes, adapting them all, until I figured out what I think is a great match for the original appetizer I loved. I serve this with a sliced orange and a sliced fresh baguette. It's has a beautiful presentation and is perfect for a holiday party.

5 minPrep Time

15 minCook Time

20 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

Cranberry Orange Compote¼ cup brandy¼ cup granulated sugar8 ounces fresh cranberries (divided)1 naval orange – zested1 tsp fresh thyme (packed)dash of ground clovesKosher salt & freshly ground black pepperCamembert1 (8 ounce) wheel Camembert Cheese1 Tablespoon brandy1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 large naval orange, washed and sliced into 1/4" slicesCrackers and fresh baguette slices for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.CompoteHeat the stove to medium-high heat. In a small, heavy saucepan, stir together the brandy and sugar. Stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a boil.Stir in half of the fresh cranberries. Cook, stirring constantly, for 6 minutes and the cranberries begin to burst. Stir in the remaining cranberries and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.Remove the saucepan from the heat and place on a towel on the counter. Stir in the orange zest and thyme and dash of ground cloves.Add a small pinch of salt, to taste. Leave the pot uncovered and push aside until it cools completely.CamembertPlace the camembert wheel onto the parchment-line baking sheet. With a sharp knife, cut a cross hatch pattern in to the top of the cheese with evenly spaced horizontal and vertical lines.In a small bowl, whisk together the oil and brandy and a small pinch of salt. Pour this mixture over the cheese.Bake the cheese in the preheated oven between 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is soft in the middle and beginning to ooze.Meanwhile, line a baking dish with the orange slices, leaving one slice aside for garnish.Remove from the oven and allow the cheese to rest for at least five minutes. If there's any brandy liquid left on the pan, spoon it over the cheese.After five minutes, transfer the cheese to the orange-lined serving dish and spoon some of the compote over the top. 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