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.
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
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, and browned, 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool. Chop bacon into rough pieces.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 193 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat14g | 17% |
Saturated Fat7g | 37% |
Cholesterol40mg | 13% |
Sodium302mg | 13% |
Total Carbohydrate12g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars10g | |
Protein8g | |
Vitamin C2mg | 10% |
Calcium64mg | 5% |
Iron1mg | 5% |
Potassium121mg | 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.
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