Maple Pecan Apple Stuffed Brie

A perfect appetizer for a small group. Oh so good for a special occasion or if you just want to pamper your partner.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 small tart apple, finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon  finely chopped toasted pecans or 1  tablespoon walnuts
• 2  tablespoons maple syrup (other syrup or honey works well)
• 4  sheets phyllo dough, thawed
• 2  tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 (4 inch)  brie round

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Mix apple and pecans in bowl.
3. Stir in maple syrup.
4. Set aside.
5. Brush 1 phyllo sheet lightly with melted butter.
6. Top with remaining 3 phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with butter.
7. Cut 10 inch circle from stack.
8. Cut cheese wheel in half horizontally.
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. Wrap phyllo around cheese, folding phyllo as needed to completely enclose cheese.
11. Brush with remaining butter.
12. Place on baking sheet or pie plate.
13. Bake 15 min or until golden brown.
14. Serve immediately with crackers or apple slices.