3 cups cranberries

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1/3 cup dried currants

1/3 cup water

1/8 teaspoon dry mustard

1/8 teaspoon allspice

1/8 cardamom

1/8 ground cloves

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

1 2.2 lb Brie cheese

Combine the cranberries, brown sugar, currants, water, dry mustard, allspice, cardamom, cloves, and ginger in a large non-aluminum saucepan and mix well. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until nearly all the cranberries pop, stirring frequently. Let cool to room temperature. Cut a circle in the top of the cheese through the rind, leaving a ½ inch border and taking care not to cut through the sides of the cheese. Remove the circle of rind carefully. Place the cheese on a baking sheet lined with foil. Spread the cranberry mixture over the cheese. Bake at 300 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until soft. Place on a serving place using the foil to help move the cheese. Serve with Swedish ginger thins and other crackers.