Meat and Poultry Pork Bacon Appetizers Baked Brie with Maple Caramelized Apples and Spiced Praline Bacon 4.8 (20) 15 Reviews 3 Photos 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 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 3 3 3 Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Total Time: 33 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 193 Calories 14g Fat 12g Carbs 8g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved