Apple Cranberry Baked Brie

The Best Baked Brie Recipe For The Holidays!

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!

Ingredients For Apple Cranberry Baked Brie

Brie Cheese
Light Brown Sugar
Apple Juice or Cider
Light Corn Syrup
Light Brown Sugar
Unsalted Butter
Red Delicious Apple
Whole Cranberries
Granulated Sugar
Pecan Pieces
Maple Syrup

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.

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a small castiron skillet or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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.
3. While the brie is baking, whisk together the apple juice or cider, corn syrup, and the remaining light brown sugar in a small saucepan. Boil for 5 to 7 minutes. Add half of the butter and remove from the heat.
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.
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.
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.

More Delicious Holiday Appetizers!

• Cranberry Orange Meatballs – Takes 5 minutes to prep just 4 ingredients!
• Spinach and Artichoke Dip – A classic that everyone loves!
• Apple Cocktail Meatballs – Made right in the slow cooker!
• Pretzel Pigs In A Blanket – Mini sausages and cheddar cheese wrapped in dough!