Baked Brie with Candied Pears and Walnuts
Rich and creamy baked Brie cheese topped with simple candied pears and walnuts.
Ingredients
- Wheel of Brie cheese
- 1 medium pear
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 TBSP butter
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- tiny pinch of salt
- crackers or crostini for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Core and dice the pear into bite size pieces and set aside for now.
- In a skillet over medium low heat, add the butter and allow it to bubble and start to brown. Next, add the maple syrup, allspice and a pinch of salt. Let this mixture simmer and slightly thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- To the skillet of maple syrup, add the diced pears. Cover the skillet to allow the pears to steam and soften. This will take 5-10 minutes depending on how ripe your pear is. Meanwhile, add the wheel of Brie to the parchment and bake until warmed through. This will take about 15 minutes.
- Once the pears are cooked through, add the chopped walnuts and stir to combine.
- Remove the hot Brie from the oven and spoon on the candied pear and walnut mixture and serve immediately. This appetizer is best served warm!Enjoy!