Baked Brie with Caramelized Apples and Spiced Praline Bacon

Name: Baked Brie with Caramelized Apples and Spiced Praline Bacon
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon; 2 tbsp finely chopped pecans; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp chili powder; sea salt to taste; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 Golden Delicious apples; 3 tbsp pure maple syrup; 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 (8 ounce) round Brie cheese; 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary

A creamy, smoky, spicy, and sweet appetizer that's sure to impress. This baked Brie features maple caramelized apples and crunchy spiced praline bacon for an unforgettable flavor experience.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

35 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories240calories

carbohydrates19g

fat14g

protein8g

Appetizer American

Ingredients

3 slices bacon

2 tbsp finely chopped pecans

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp chili powder

sea salt to taste

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 Golden Delicious apples

3 tbsp pure maple syrup

0.25 tsp ground cinnamon

1 (8 ounce) round Brie cheese

1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Lay bacon strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Combine pecans, brown sugar, chili powder, and sea salt in a bowl; evenly sprinkle over bacon.

Bake until browned and crisp, 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool; chop bacon into rough pieces.

In a nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add apples and 1 tablespoon maple syrup; sauté, stirring only every 60 to 90 seconds, until apples are tender and brown (about 8 minutes).

Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup and cinnamon; transfer to a bowl.

On a baking sheet, cut a round of parchment paper slightly larger than the round of Brie cheese. Place Brie on the parchment round; top with apples, making a big mound.

Bake for 5 minutes. Add bacon-praline mixture on top of Brie. Continue baking until top is bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Transfer to a serving platter using a large spatula. Sprinkle with sea salt and rosemary.