Puff Pastry with Apples and Cheddar | Diane Morrisey
Puff Pastry with Apples and Cheddar
15 mins prepServes 8
Simple puff pastry bundles filled with cheddar cheese and apples tossed with lemon and honey, baked until golden brown, and topped with walnuts and thyme for a seasonal treat.
1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line 2 sheet trays with parchment.
2: In a medium bowl, toss apples, lemon zest, lemon juice and 4 tablespoons of honey.
3: Cut each pastry sheet into 4 squares (4.5" x 4.5") for a total of 8.
4: Brush the outer edges of pastry with the egg wash.
5: Rotate pastry squares so a corner faces you.
6: Place 1 tablespoon of grated cheese on the bottom.
7: Top with 10 to 11 apple slices.
8: Place 1 tablespoon of grated cheese on each side of apple slices.
9: Fold the left side over the top and lightly press to seal.
10: Fold the right side over the top and press to seal.
11: Brush tops and sides of pastry with egg wash; sprinkle with sea salt.
12: Arrange 4 pastries on each prepared tray.
13: Bake until pastry is puffed up and golden brown around the edges, about 20 to 25 minutes.
14: Let cool for 5 minutes.
15: Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of honey.
16: Top with walnuts and thyme.
