Cinnamon Apple Baked Brie in Puff Pastry That You Gotta Try
This warm fall appetizer wraps buttery puff pastry around melty brie and caramelized cinnamon apples for the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- 1 Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- 1 Skillet for caramelizing apples
- 1 Spatula for stirring
- 1 Knife for slicing apples and dough
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 apples Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Gala recommended
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 8 ounces brie cheese wheel
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ Tablespoon raw sugar or granulated sugar
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel, core, and dice your apples into small chunks.
- Melt butter in a skillet on medium heat, then add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cook for about 6 minutes until tender and caramelized. Let cool slightly.
- Roll out your puff pastry on a floured surface to smooth creases.
- Place the brie in the middle of puff pastry, top with apple mixture, chopped nuts, and maple syrup.
- Fold the puff pastry over the filling, trim extra dough, and seal. Flip seam-side down.
- Brush the top with maple syrup and sprinkle with raw sugar.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Let cool 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Perfect for parties or Thanksgiving gatherings. Can be made ahead and baked when guests arrive.