Indulge in a decadent treat with this baked brie dish featuring sweet maple caramelized apples and crunchy spiced praline bacon.

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Indulge in a decadent treat with this baked brie dish featuring sweet maple caramelized apples and crunchy spiced praline bacon.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 20, 2024

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Place the brie wheel on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and chop into small pieces.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté the apples with maple syrup until caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, chopped pecans, and granulated sugar.
  6. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the bacon and toss to coat.
  7. Top the brie with the caramelized apples, followed by the spiced praline bacon mixture.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the brie is melted and bubbly.
  9. 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.