Golden Baked Brie with Caramelized Apples and Thyme

Golden Baked Brie with Caramelized Apples and Thyme

from recipesbysylvia.com
30 min
6 servings

Golden Baked Brie with Caramelized Apples and Thyme is the perfect cozy appetizer—warm, buttery puff pastry filled with gooey brie, maple-caramelized apples, and a touch of thyme. It’s sweet, savory, and stunning in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

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    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. <

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    p id=”instruction-step-2″ style=”margin-bottom: 1em”>2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add apple slices and sauté 3–4 minutes.

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    d=”instruction-step-3″ style=”margin-bottom: 1em”>3. Stir in maple syrup. Cook another 5–6 minutes until apples are caramelized and tender. Set aside to cool.

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    “instruction-step-4” style=”margin-bottom: 1em”>4. Roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface. Place brie in the center.

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    “instruction-step-5” style=”margin-bottom: 1em”>5. Spread apple butter (or fig preserves) over the top of the brie.

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    “instruction-step-6” style=”margin-bottom: 1em”>6. Spoon cooled apples on top. Wrap pastry up over the brie, pressing to seal.

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    “instruction-step-7” style=”margin-bottom: 1em”>7. Place seam-side down on baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle coarse sugar over the top.

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    “instruction-step-8” style=”margin-bottom: 1em”>8. Bake for 20–25 minutes until deep golden brown. Let rest for 5–10 minutes.

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    truction-step-9″ style=”margin-bottom: 1em”>9. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve warm with crackers or fruit slices.