Description
This Easy Baked Brie with Apples recipe combines creamy, melty brie cheese with buttery caramelized apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and crunchy pecans for a delicious appetizer perfect for any occasion. Simple to prepare and baked to perfection, it pairs wonderfully with crackers, bread, or fresh apple slices.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Mixture
- 1 apple
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 pinch cinnamon
Main
- 8 oz. wheel of brie
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF to prepare for baking the brie.
- Prepare Apples: Peel the apple and chop it into ½-inch pieces for even cooking.
- Caramelize Apples: Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat, then add the chopped apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sauté the mixture for about 10 minutes until the apples are softened and the brown sugar forms a sticky caramel sauce.
- Prepare Brie: Score the top of the brie wheel in a hatch pattern or remove the top rind if desired. Place the brie in a small baking dish.
- Assemble: Pour the caramelized apples over the brie and sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly on top.
- Bake: Bake the assembled brie in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and warm.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with crackers, bread, or extra apple slices.
Notes
- You can leave the brie rind on or remove the top for easier dipping, based on preference.
- Use a firm apple like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture after cooking.
- Substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- Serve warm for the best melty, gooey experience.
- Pair with crusty bread or assorted crackers for diverse textures.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
