Baked Brie Appetizer
This Baked Brie Appetizer is a must-make for any gathering, from dinner parties to holiday celebrations. Gooey, melty brie is topped with a warm mixture of apples and golden raisins, then finished with pecans for some crunch. Serve it as the star of a charcuterie board or simply enjoy with crackers for dipping.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 106kcal
Ingredients
- 1 small apple Preferably McIntosh, Cortland or Granny Smith
- ⅓ cup golden raisins
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 4- inch brie
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 pieces bacon cooked and crumbled. about ¼ cup
- optional chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Core and chop apple.
- Place apple in saucepan with raisins, salt and cider and boil gently until apples are tender but not mushy, about 2 min.
- Put Brie in an ovenproof dish slightly larger than the brie.
- Strain the liquid from the apple/raisin mixture and place on top of brie.
- Add pecans on top if using.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve with crackers.
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Notes
- The brie is done when the top is soft to the touch, rather than firm. Be careful not to overbake or it can collapse or ooze out of the rind.
- Don’t remove the rind before baking. It helps hold the brie together and is meant to be eaten.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tbs | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg