Maple Spiced Pear and Walnut Baked Brie

By nnlester

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil or coconut oil
• 1 large comice pear peeled, cored, and diced
• 3 tablespoons raw walnuts chopped
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
• 2 tablespoons golden raisins
• 1 tablespoon dried cranberries
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom optional
• 1 pinch sea salt to taste
• 1 7-ounce wheel brie cheese see note*

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions

Add everything but the brie cheese to a small skillet and heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture has thickened, pears have softened, and everything appears sticky, about 5 to 8 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Unwrap the brie cheese and place it in an oven-safe dish (preferably the dish you'll be using for serving). Top with the pear-walnut mixture and bake on the center rack of the oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

Serve with choice of gluten-free crackers, sliced pears or apples, and/or toasted baguette.