Baked Brie With Maple Apples And Pecans

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   set oven to 350F.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   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.

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

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

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

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   Serve immediately with crackers or bread.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.