Baked Brie With Maple Apples And Pecans

What's not to like, what a warm and satisfying fall appy.

Set oven to 350f.

Spread out the pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for about 12 minutes , stirring once or twice , until fragrant.

Set aside.

Melt the butter in a small saucepan and add the brown sugar , stir until dissolved.

Add the apples and cook , stirring often , for 5 minutes.

Set aside.

Put the wheel of brie in the center of your baking dish.

Chop a few of the pecans for garnish , and arrange the others around the outer edge of the cheese , in 2 layers.

Spoon the apples into the center , and arrange a few around the perimeter of the cheese.

Top the apples with the chopped pecans.

Heat the maple syrup in a small sauce pan until boiling and boil for 5 minutes.

Drizzle the maple syrup over the apples , it will spill down the cheese and onto the sides.

Cover loosely with foil and bake for about 30 minutes , or until everything is hot and the cheese is molten.

Serve immediately with crackers or bread.

pecan halves, apple, unsalted butter, brown sugar, brie round, pure maple syrup