Baked Brie with Blackberry Compote and Spicy Candied Pecans

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

pecan halves

1/2 tbsp

unsalted butter, melted and cooled

1 1/2 tbsp

natural cane sugar (or light brown sugar)

2 tsp

pure maple syrup

1/4 tsp

ground cinnamon

3/4 tsp

kosher salt

1/4 tsp

cayenne pepper

2 cups

blackberries, plus more for garnish

1 tbsp

lemon juice, freshly squeezed

1 tbsp

honey

1 tsp

vanilla extract

wheels of Brie, room temperature

pomegranate seeds as garnish (optional)

few fresh thyme leaves as garnish (optional)

crackers for serving