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Caramelized Apple Pecan Baked Brie Pull-Apart Bread

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This festive pull-apart bread combines gooey brie, caramelized apples, and toasted pecans for a show-stopping holiday appetizer. It’s easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings in.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large loaf of sourdough or French bread, unsliced (about 1.1 lbs)
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 8 oz wheel of Brie, rind on, sliced or cubed
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
  • Coarse sea salt, to taste (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Using a sharp bread knife, make vertical cuts across the loaf about 1 inch apart, then rotate and make horizontal cuts to create a crosshatch pattern. Do not slice all the way through; leave the base intact.
  2. Place the loaf on a baking sheet or oven-safe skillet.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring often, until apples are golden and syrupy.
  4. Slice or cube the brie. Gently stuff pieces into the bread cuts.
  5. Spoon the caramelized apples and syrup into the bread cuts and over the brie.
  6. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top and into the cuts. Drizzle with maple syrup.
  7. Brush melted butter over the top of the loaf. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt if desired.
  8. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the brie is melted, bread is golden, and pecans are toasted.
  9. Let cool for 5–10 minutes. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired. Serve warm, pulling apart pieces.

Notes

Use sturdy bread like sourdough or French for best texture. For gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations, substitute with appropriate bread and cheese. Toast pecans for extra crunch. Avoid overfilling with syrup to prevent sogginess. Serve warm for optimal gooeyness. Leftovers can be refrigerated or frozen and reheated in the oven.

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Keywords: baked brie, pull-apart bread, holiday appetizer, caramelized apples, pecans, party food, comfort food, easy appetizer

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