Baked Camembert with Apples + Blackberries

A fruit topped wheel of cheese in a cast iron skillet.

Baked Camembert with Apples + Blackberries

Discover a swoon-worthy baked camembert with apples and blackberries. Easy to make, impressive to serve – the perfect appetizer for any gathering.

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Appetizer

French

140 kcal

Equipment

small skillet, or saucepan
small cast iron skillet, ramekin, gratin dish or pie plate

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ large apple, peeled and diced (firm, sweet-tart variety)
1 tablespoon honey, plus more for drizzling
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon Cointreau, or Gran Marnier (omit or substitute orange or lemon juice for alcohol-free)
½ cup blackberries
8 ounces camembert, or brie (4 to 5-inch diameter wheel)
2 tablespoons pecans, roughly chopped (or walnuts; omit for nut-free)
fresh thyme leaves, to garnish
crusty bread, crackers or apples, for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Melt the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the diced apples, honey, cinnamon, ginger and Cointreau (if using). Cook for a minute, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat; fold in the blackberries.
Using a pairing knife, make shallow cuts in the top rind of the camembert in a cross-hatch pattern, keeping at least an 1/8-inch border around the edge. Place in a shallow, oven-safe dish slightly larger than the cheese. Pile the apple-blackberry mixture on top.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the cheese is soft and gooey; the sides will bulge, you may see some cheese start oozing from the top and some of the fruit mixture will spill over the sides. During the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle pecans over the top to allow them to get toasty.
Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh thyme leaves and a drizzle of honey. Serve with slices of crusty bread, crackers or apple slices.

Notes

Nutrition data does not include bread or crackers.
Storing leftovers: Wrap cooled cheese tightly in plastic wrap or place in an airtight container. Refrigerate for about 2-3 days.
Reheat in the oven (best option): Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Unwrap the cheese and place it back in an oven-safe dish. Heat for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is warm and gooey again.
Reheat in the microwave method (quick fix): Place the cheese on a microwave-safe plate and heat in 30-second bursts, checking after each one. Be careful not to overdo it, or you might end up with a cheese explosion!
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Nutrition

apples, cheese, oven, stove top

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