Golden Baked Brie with Caramelized Apples and Thyme

Golden Baked Brie with Caramelized Apples and Thyme a flaky puff pastry-wrapped brie topped with buttery apples, maple syrup, and aromatic thyme. The perfect warm appetizer for holidays or cozy nights.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced 3 tbsp salted butter 3 tbsp maple syrup 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 wheel of brie (8–12 oz) 2 tbsp apple butter or fig preserves 1 egg, beaten Coarse sugar for sprinkling Fresh thyme to garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Caramelize Apples: Melt butter in a skillet, add apples, cook 3–4 min, then add maple syrup. Simmer until golden and glossy.
Step 2: Assemble Brie: Roll puff pastry, place brie in center, spread apple butter and caramelized apples over top.
Step 3: Wrap and Brush: Fold pastry over brie, seal edges, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sugar.
Step 4: Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake 20–25 minutes until golden.
Step 5: Serve: Rest 10 minutes, garnish with thyme, and serve warm.

Notes

Thaw puff pastry overnight for best texture. Chill wrapped brie before baking to avoid leaks. Use Pink Lady or Gala apples as substitutes. Freeze unbaked brie for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 310
Fat: 20g
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 310mg
Protein: 9g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g