Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 wheel of brie (8–12 oz)
- 2 tablespoons apple butter or fig preserves
- 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
- Coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
- Fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add apple slices and sauté 3–4 minutes. Stir in maple syrup. Cook another 5–6 minutes until apples are caramelized and tender. Set aside to cool.
- Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Spread apple butter in the center, place brie on top, and spoon caramelized apples over the brie.
- Fold pastry over the brie to enclose it completely, trimming excess if needed. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Place seam-side down on the baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes until deep golden brown. Let rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh thyme and serve warm with crackers or fruit slices.
Notes
Use Honeycrisp apples for their firm, sweet-tart flavor that holds up to baking. Pure maple syrup adds deep flavor. Let the brie rest after baking to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg