Apple Cheddar Tartlets
Ooh, these are so good. Sweetness from the caramelized apples is contrasted delightfully with salty cheddar and exotic spices. Make them for brunch, or a light supper, served with a green salad.
Ingredients
- Puff Pastry Tartlet Shells, thawed · 6
- Butter · 2 tablespoons
- Granny Smith Apple · 2
- Brown Sugar · 1/4 cup
- Herbies Apple Pie spice · 1 teaspoon
- Salt · 1 teaspoon
- Lemon Juice · 1 teaspoon
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated · 6 ounces
Instructions
Sweet apples and sharp cheddar are a classic American pairing. These rustic tartlets combine buttery pastry, caramelized apples, and savory cheddar cheese into an elegant appetizer or light lunch.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place tart shells on a parchment lined sheet tray and bake until golden and puffed, 10-12 minutes. Let cool and scoop out centers to form cups.
- Heat a heavy bottomed skillet on medium heat and melt the butter. Add the apples and saute, 2-3 minutes until softened. Add brown sugar, apple pie spice, and salt and saute 4-5 minutes until caramelized, careful to not let them burn.
- Fill the tart shells with the apple pie mixture and top with the grated cheese.
- Place tartlets back in oven until the cheddar is melted and bubbling slightly.
Jenny's Tip: - Serve warm with a chilled Williamson wine.
Chef's Tip: - For extra depth, use a combination of aged white cheddar and smoked cheddar, and finish with a few fresh thyme leaves just before serving.
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