Perfect for fall entertaining, this easy Caramel Apple Baked Brie combines warm, gooey cheese with sweet caramel and sauteed apples for an irresistible party starter. With just 5 ingredients, 20 minutes to make, and minimal prep, this crowd-pleasing appetizer looks fancy but couldn’t be easier.

Caramel Apple Baked Brie is a gooey, scrumptious appetizer that's perfect for holiday entertaining! This easy recipe has a caramel apple topping piled on top of wheel of melted brie. It only has 5 ingredients and takes 20 minutes from start to finish.

Looking for the perfect fall appetizer? This 20-minute Caramel Apple Baked Brie combines warm, gooey cheese with sweet caramel and crisp apples for an irresistible party starter. With just 5 ingredients and minimal prep, this crowd-pleasing appetizer looks fancy but couldn’t be easier.

The wheel of creamy brie turns molten and luxurious in the oven, while a topping of caramel sauce and fresh apple slices adds the perfect sweet-tart contrast. A sprinkle of chopped pecans adds delightful crunch and nutty flavor. Serve with crackers or crusty bread for an appetizer that disappears fast at any autumn gathering. Perfect for Thanksgiving, holiday parties, or any cozy evening when you’re craving something special but simple.

Caramel Apple Baked Brie is a gooey, scrumptious appetizer that's perfect for holiday entertaining! This easy recipe has a caramel apple topping piled on top of wheel of melted brie. It only has 5 ingredients and takes 20 minutes from start to finish.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Ready in just 20 minutes
  • Uses only 5 simple ingredients
  • No special equipment needed
  • Perfect for last-minute entertaining
  • Looks impressive with minimal effort
  • Easy to prepare ahead of time
Caramel Apple Baked Brie is a gooey, scrumptious appetizer that's perfect for holiday entertaining! This easy recipe has a caramel apple topping piled on top of wheel of melted brie. It only has 5 ingredients and takes 20 minutes from start to finish.

I baked mine in a cast iron skillet for two reasons: 1) it’s cute. 2) It contains the oozing, gooey cheese nicely without making a big old mess. Of course, you don’t have to make it in a skillet at all. A parchment-lined baked sheet will do the trick just fine! But if you’ve got a mini skillet, now’s the time to break it out.

Do you leave the rind on for baked brie?

I cut the rind off the top of the brie and left a bit of a border around the edge so things didn’t get too gooey – this is optional, but it makes it a little bit easier to eat. The brie goes into the oven to get melty, and meanwhile, caramel apple things are happening on the stove.

The topping is super simple – apples are sautéed in a pat of butter, and then we add some brown sugar. The sugar melts down with the butter and apple juices and forms an irresistible dark caramel sauce. Once the apples are tender and the sugar is dissolved, you’re golden.

Add in the pecans for some crunch, grab your melty brie from the oven, and add the caramel apple topping all over the top of it. Gooey, melty, cheesy, apple BLISS, am I right?

Caramel Apple Baked Brie is a gooey, scrumptious appetizer that's perfect for holiday entertaining! This easy recipe has a caramel apple topping piled on top of wheel of melted brie. It only has 5 ingredients and takes 20 minutes from start to finish.

Serving Suggestions

Serve it warm with any or all of the following. Warning: it probably won’t last long!

  • Assorted crackers
  • Sliced baguette
  • Apple slices – I love using Granny Smith for tartness
  • Water crackers
  • Pear slices

Want to make baked brie ahead of time?

If you want to prep this ahead of time, you can make the caramel apple topping. Store it separately or put it on the brie, and then put it all in the oven to heat when you’re ready to serve.

Caramel Apple Baked Brie is a gooey, scrumptious appetizer that's perfect for holiday entertaining! This easy recipe has a caramel apple topping piled on top of wheel of melted brie. It only has 5 ingredients and takes 20 minutes from start to finish.

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Caramel Apple Baked Brie is a gooey, scrumptious appetizer that's perfect for holiday entertaining! This easy recipe has a caramel apple topping piled on top of wheel of melted brie. It only has 5 ingredients and takes 20 minutes from start to finish.

Caramel Apple Baked Brie

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  • Author: Rachel Conners
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Caramel Apple Baked Brie is a gooey, scrumptious appetizer that’s perfect for holiday entertaining! This easy recipe has a caramel apple topping piled on top of wheel of melted brie. It only has 5 ingredients and takes 20 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 wheel brie cheese, about 7 oz.
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 apple, cored and diced into small cubes
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • ½ cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped (can sub in your favorite nut)
  • Apple slices, crackers, and/or baguette slices

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. If desired, remove the top rind from the brie for easier eating. Place the wheel of brie in a 6-inch cast-iron skillet or on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the brie wheel is gooey.
  4. While the brie is baking, make the caramel apple topping. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced apples and sugar and stir to combine. Stir frequently for about 5-8 minutes or until the apples are tender and a caramel-like sauce has formed. Stir in the pecans.
  5. Remove brie from the oven and add the caramel apple topping right on top.
  6. Serve immediately with apple slices, crackers, baguette slices, or whatever else you’d like!

Notes

  • You can substitute coconut sugar or regular brown sugar.
  • If you want to prep this ahead of time, you can make the caramel apple topping and put it on the brie, and then put it all in the oven to heat when you’re ready to serve.

 This post is sponsored by T-Sugars US. Thanks for supporting the brands that support Bakerita and help us make delicious cheesy appetizers.

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