Maple Pecan Apple Stuffed Brie

• small tart apple↗1⁄2

  finely chopped

• finely chopped toasted pecans or 1 tablespoon walnuts1 tablespoon
• maple syrup (other syrup or honey works well)2 tablespoons
• phyllo dough↗4 sheets

  thawed

• butter↗2 tablespoons

  melted

• (4 inch) brie round1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   Mix apple and pecans in bowl.

3. 3

   Stir in maple syrup.

4. 4

   Set aside.

5. 5

   Brush 1 phyllo sheet lightly with melted butter.

6. 6

   Top with remaining 3 phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with butter.

7. 7

   Cut 10 inch circle from stack.

8. 8

   Cut cheese wheel in half horizontally.

9. 9

   Place 1 cheese half in centre of phyllo stack; top with half of the apple mixture. Top with second cheese half and remaining apple-nut mixture.

10. 10

    Wrap phyllo around cheese, folding phyllo as needed to completely enclose cheese.

11. 11

    Brush with remaining butter.

12. 12

    Place on baking sheet or pie plate.

13. 13

    Bake 15 min or until golden brown.

14. 14

    Serve immediately with crackers or apple slices.