Apple Cranberry Baked Brie Recipe (2024)

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Apple Cranberry Baked Brie is a delicious cheese appetizer loaded with brown sugar, maple syrup, pecans, and an apple cranberry compote.

The Baked Brie is the perfect thing to serve up with Christmas Punch for a simple gathering while the Christmas music plays in the background!

This is an easy appetizer inspired by my favorite restaurant, Delvino’s, in Belfast, Maine. Normally, I’m all about the bacon-wrapped scallops with a maple mustard sauce. But this Apple Cranberry Baked Brie caught my attention the first time I saw it on the menu.

As soon as that first sweet and tart bite hit my taste buds, I knew this was a dish I was going to have to recreate at home!

I made a few changes to the dish served in the restaurant. I added some pecan pieces to the mix for a bit of texture and a touch of maple syrup just highlights the tart fruit compote!

When you dip that baguette slice down in this baked dish of goodness, you’ll come away with a bite of soft cheese loaded with flavor and holiday cheer!

How To Make Baked Brie

Baked Brie can be made a number of different ways, but this Cranberry Apple version requires a bit of additional work.

The cheese is baked on its own and the fruit is prepared on the stovetop. Find the full printable recipe card at the end of the post.

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a small castiron skillet or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 2: Slice the top rind of the brie wheel off, leaving the sides and bottom rind intact. Place the cheese rind side down in the pan and sprinkle the top with brown sugar and bake until golden brown.

Step 3: While the brie is baking, prepare your fruit mixture by whisking together the apple juice or cider, corn syrup, and remaining light brown sugar in a small saucepan. Boil for 5 to 7 minutes. Add half of the butter and remove from heat.

Step 4: Melt the remaining butter in a large skillet and add the diced apples, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes. Then add the cranberries and sugar and stir until the berries begin to pop.

Step 5: Add the apple juice mixture to the fruit and reduce the liquid to half, press the berries gently while cooking to help break them down.

Step 6: Assemble the dish by spooning the fruit compote over the top of the brie and sprinkling with chopped nuts and drizzling with maple syrup. This dish is best served warm.

Can You Reheat Baked Brie?

Yes, you can, but I’ve found that it never reheats as well as when it’s first cooked. And in most cases, there won’t be any leftover anyway.

Can You Eat Baked Brie When Pregnant?

Yes. Brie cheese is a soft cheese that should normally be avoided during pregnancy. However, once it’s baked, any risk of bacteria should be eliminated making it perfectly safe. But check with your doctor if you’re concerned.

This Apple Cranberry Baked Brie recipe embodies that perfect mix of holiday flavors.

This recipe has been a holiday staple in our family ever since I created it a few years ago. And since everyone loves brie it’s always one of the first things to disappear!

More Delicious Holiday Appetizers

• Cranberry Orange Meatballs
• Spinach and Artichoke Dip
• Apple co*cktail Meatballs
• Pretzel Pigs In A Blanket

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