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Best Baked Brie with Cranberry Pecan Compote

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Warm, gooey baked brie topped with a tart-sweet cranberry pecan compote. This easy appetizer is ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup pecan halves or pieces
  • 1 (8-ounce) wheel of brie cheese
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs for garnish (optional)
  • Crackers, baguette slices, or apple wedges for serving
  • Optional: extra pecans and fresh cranberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the compote: In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and mixture thickens slightly.
  2. While compote simmers, toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and slightly darker. Remove from pan immediately.
  3. Remove compote from heat and stir in vanilla extract and cinnamon. Let cool for 5 minutes, then fold in toasted pecans. Set aside.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Unwrap brie and place in a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet. Score the top in a crosshatch pattern about 1/4 inch deep. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if using.
  5. Bake brie for 12-15 minutes until soft and puffy but not leaking. Let rest for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Spoon compote over warm brie, letting some cascade down the sides. Garnish with extra pecans, fresh cranberries, or herb sprigs if desired.
  7. Serve immediately with crackers, baguette slices, or apple wedges.

Notes

The compote can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the fridge. For best results, let brie sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before baking. Watch the oven carefully as brie can go from perfectly melted to overdone quickly.

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