It's apple season, and there's nothing quite like the pairing of crisp apple slices with a warm, molten wheel of brie.
Whether you bake it in the oven or melt it stovetop in a cast iron skillet, this is the ultimate prep-ahead appetizer — a five-minute assembly that looks (and tastes) like so much more.
Heat your oven to 350°F.
Place a cold round of brie — straight from the fridge, not room temperature — onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or directly into your cast iron pan.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, just until the center turns soft and irresistibly gooey.
Finish with a drizzle of honey, a scatter of chopped pecans, a pinch of flaky sea salt, and fresh chopped thyme.
Serve alongside crisp apple slices, crackers, or a sliced baguette — and watch it disappear.
