Baked Brie with Maple Caramelized Apples and Spiced Praline Bacon Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• sea salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 (8 ounce) round Brie cheese
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

Instructions

1. Prepare all your ingredients. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
2. Arrange bacon strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. In a bowl, mix together pecans, brown sugar, chili powder, and sea salt; evenly distribute this mixture over the bacon strips.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is browned and crispy, approximately 18 to 20 minutes. Move the bacon to a rack to cool, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
4. In a nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Introduce the apples and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup; sauté, stirring occasionally (every 60 to 90 seconds), until the apples become tender and develop a golden-brown color, about 8 minutes.
5. Incorporate the remaining 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and cinnamon into the apple mixture; transfer everything to a separate bowl.
6. Cut a parchment paper circle slightly larger than your Brie cheese wheel; place it on a baking sheet. Position the Brie on the parchment; generously top with the sautéed apples, creating a plentiful mound.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Sprinkle the bacon-praline mixture over the Brie; continue baking until the topping is bubbly and heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes more.
8. Using a large spatula, carefully transfer the baked Brie to a serving platter; finish by sprinkling with sea salt and fresh rosemary.

Nutrition

• Calories: 193 kcal
• Fat Content: 14 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 10 g
• Sodium Content: 302 mg
• Protein Content: 8 g
• Cholesterol Content: 40 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 12 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g