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Baked Brie with Apple Cider Caramel Drizzle

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A warm, gooey wheel of baked brie topped with a rich homemade apple cider caramel sauce and toasted pecans, perfect for fall entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 1 wheel brie cheese (8 ounces)
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
  • Crusty bread, crackers, or sliced apples, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a small baking dish or sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Place the brie wheel in the prepared dish and set aside while you make the caramel.
  3. In a medium saucepan, bring the apple cider to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until reduced to about 1/2 cup, roughly 15 minutes.
  4. Add the brown sugar and butter to the reduced cider, stirring until melted and combined.
  5. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Bake the brie for 12 to 15 minutes, until the center feels soft and the cheese is warm throughout but still holding its shape.
  8. Remove the brie from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes.
  9. Drizzle the warm apple cider caramel generously over the top of the brie.
  10. Sprinkle with toasted chopped pecans and serve immediately with bread, crackers, or apple slices.

Notes

Leftover apple cider caramel keeps in the fridge for up to a week and is fantastic over ice cream, pancakes, or roasted vegetables. For extra ease, reduce the cider a day ahead and reheat gently before drizzling.

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