As the leaves turn vibrant hues and the air begins to crisp, fall arrives with a host of culinary delights. Among these seasonal treats, baked brie with apples stands out as a simple yet elegant appetizer that perfectly complements the cozy atmosphere of the season. With its creamy texture, sweet and tangy apple and cranberry flavors, this dish is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.

Store-bought puff pastry is a lifesaver for quick entertaining. Its flaky layers and buttery flavor provide a delicious base for a variety of appetizers and desserts.

Apple & Cranberry Baked Brie

You Will Need:

• 1 tsp McCormick® Ground Cinnamon
•  1/2 tsp McCormick® Ground Cloves
• 1 tsp McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1 sheet of puff pastry dough (thawed)
• 1 6″-8″ round of brie cheese
• 2 Honeycrisp or semi-tart apples, peeled, cored and diced
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup of dried cranberries
• 4 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil

How to Make:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add the water, butter, apples, and cranberries to a small saucepan and heat. Add the vanilla and spices.

Cook until apples start to become translucent. Mixture should thicken a bit as the liquid cooks off. Spread out puff pastry dough on a cookie sheet and place brie round in the center.

Carefully spoon HALF of the hot apple mixture over the brie. Wrap each corner up over the brie, folding in the extra until it covers the entire round.

Spoon remaining apple mixture of the pastry dough round and cook for 30 minutes until pastry is golden on top.

Serve immediately with a wide knife, crackers and cut apple slices.

Warn your guests that the brie is like molten lava! Optional: Sprinkle chopped pecans on top of the baked brie.