Baked Brie with Maple Caramelized Apples and Spiced Praline Bacon

Name: Baked Brie with Maple Caramelized Apples and Spiced Praline Bacon
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 33 min
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon; 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon chili powder; sea salt to taste; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices; 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 (8 ounce) round Brie cheese; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

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This is a party in your mouth. Creamy, smoky, spicy, sweet, this recipe makes for a dramatic appetizer that will wow at your Thanksgiving cocktail hour! The recipe also works with a 16-ounce round of Brie if you're feeding a big crowd. Serve with a baguette or your favorite crackers.

Recipe by Julie Hubert

Published on March 5, 2020

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

8 mins

Total Time:

33 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

3 slices bacon
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
sea salt to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) round Brie cheese
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary (Optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Lay bacon on the prepared baking sheet. Mix pecans, brown sugar, chili powder, and sea salt together in a bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the bacon.
Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, and browned, 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool. Chop bacon into rough pieces.
Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add apples and 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Saute, stirring only every 60 to 90 seconds, until apples are tender and brown, about 8 minutes. Mix in remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup and cinnamon. Transfer to a bowl.
Cut a round of parchment paper slightly larger than the round of Brie cheese. Place the Brie cheese on the parchment paper; place onto a baking sheet. Top with the cooked apples to make a big mound.
Bake in the hot oven for 5 minutes. Add bacon-praline mixture on top of the 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.

Cook's Note:

The cooked apples can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

193	Calories
14g	Fat
12g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 193
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	17%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 40mg	13%
Sodium 302mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 2mg	10%
Calcium 64mg	5%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 121mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.