Baked Camembert with Apple-Pecan Topping

This is a simple recipe for baked Camembert with a delicious apple-pecan topping. Fall flavors at their best! Serve with toasted baguette slices, sliced apples or pears, or crackers.

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) round Camembert cheese
• 4 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons peeled, diced apples
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
• 0.25 teaspoon brown sugar
• 0.125 teaspoon molasses
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Use a sharp knife to remove the top rind from the Camembert; leave the rind on the sides and bottom. Place the cheese, cut-side up, in a baking dish just larger than the cheese, or in a Brie baker.
3. Combine orange juice, apples, pecans, brown sugar, molasses, and cinnamon in a small microwave-safe dish and heat for in the microwave for 1 minute. Spread evenly over the top of the Camembert.
4. Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven until gooey and soft in the middle, 15 to 20 minutes; do not overcook as it will turn buttery. Serve warm.