Step 1

set oven to 350F

Step 2

Spread out the pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for about 12 minutes, stirring once or twice, until fragrant. Set aside.

Step 3

Melt the butter in a small saucepan and add the brown sugar, stir until dissolved. Add the apples and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Set aside.

Step 4

Put the wheel of Brie in the center of your baking dish. Chop a few of the pecans for garnish, and arrange the others around the outer edge of the cheese, in 2 layers. Spoon the apples into the center, and arrange a few around the perimeter of the cheese. Top the apples with the chopped pecans.

Step 5

Heat the maple syrup in a small sauce pan until boiling and boil for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Drizzle the maple syrup over the apples, it will spill down the cheese and onto the sides.

Step 7

Cover loosely with foil and bake for about 30 minutes, or until everything is hot and the cheese is molten.

Step 8

Serve immediately with crackers or bread.