Maple Spiced Pear and Walnut Baked Brie
Baked brie with caramelized pears and walnuts makes for a unique, winning appetizer to share with friends!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 213kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil butter, coconut oil
- 1 large comice pear peeled, cored, and diced
- 3 tablespoons raw walnuts chopped
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons golden raisins
- 1 tablespoon dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom optional
- 1 pinch sea salt to taste
- 1 7-ounce wheel brie cheese, see note*
Instructions
- Add everything but the brie cheese to a small skillet and heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture has thickened, pears have softened, and everything appears sticky, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Unwrap the brie cheese and use a sharp knife to cut off the top rind (note you can also leave the rind on...either way works). Place cheese in an oven-safe dish (preferably the dish you'll be using for serving). Top with the pear-walnut mixture and bake on the center rack of the oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve baked brie with choice of gluten-free crackers, sliced pears or apples, and/or toasted baguette.
Notes
*Consider goat or sheep's milk brie for those who are allergic to cow's milk
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g