Golden Baked Brie with Caramelized Apples and Thyme

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 2 honeycrisp apples
• 3 tbsp salted butter
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 frozen puff pastry
• 1 wheel of brie
• 2 tbsp apple butter or fig preserves
• 1 beaten egg
• coarse sugar
• fresh thyme

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a baking dish, toss the apple slices with butter and maple syrup. Roast for about 25 minutes, until soft and caramelized.
3. On a lined baking sheet, place the puff pastry and set the brie wheel in the center. Cut away a small section of the brie rind from the top, leaving the rest intact. Spread apple butter or fig preserves on the exposed top of the brie.
4. Fold the pastry over the brie, sealing the edges. Brush the pastry with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the pastry is golden and crisp.
6. Top the baked brie with the roasted apples, garnish with fresh thyme, and serve warm with crackers or enjoy on its own.