This recipe combines the creamy goodness of brie cheese with the sweetness of maple caramelized apples and the crunch of spiced praline bacon. Perfect for a dinner party appetizer or a indulgent snack, this dish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 wheel of brie cheese
- 2 apples, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place the brie wheel on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and chop into small pieces.
- In the same skillet, sauté the apples with maple syrup until caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, chopped pecans, and granulated sugar.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the bacon and toss to coat.
- Top the brie with the caramelized apples, followed by the spiced praline bacon mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the brie is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot with crackers or sliced bread.
Interesting Facts
Brie cheese is named after the French region of Brie where it originated.
Maple syrup is a natural sweetener made from the sap of sugar maple trees.
Praline bacon is a Southern delicacy that combines the salty flavor of bacon with the sweetness of caramelized sugar.