Apple Cheddar Bundles

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

2 medium Honeycrisp apples (about 1 1/4 lb.), cored, sliced 1/8" thick

Zest from 1 lemon

6 tbsp. honey, divided

1 (17.3oz.) frozen package puff pastry, thawed

1 large egg

1 (8-oz.) block sharp cheddar, grate

1 1/2 tsp. flaky sea salt

1/4 c. chopped roasted pecans

1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves

Directions

Preheat oven to 400° and line 2 sheet trays with parchment. In a medium bowl, toss apples, lemon zest, and 4 tablespoons honey.

Cut each pastry sheet into 4 (4.5" x 4.5") squares for a total of 8. In a small bowl, whisk egg with a splash of water. Brush outer edges of pastry with egg wash. Rotate pastry squares so a corner faces you. Place 1 tablespoon grated cheese on the bottom. Top with 10 to 11 apple slices. Place 1 tablespoon grated cheese on each side of apple slices. Fold left side over top and lightly press to seal. Fold right side over top and press to seal. Brush tops and sides of pastry with egg wash; sprinkle with sea salt. Arrange 4 pastries on each prepared tray.

Bake puffs, rotating trays halfway through, until pastry is puffed up and golden brown around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.

Arrange on a platter. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons honey. Top with pecans and thyme.

Nutrition

• Calories: 4566
• Total Fat: 289 g
• Saturated Fat: 95 g
• Trans Fat: 3 g
• Cholesterol: 411 mg
• Sodium: 3656 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 388 g
• Dietary Fiber: 25 g
• Total Sugars: 164 g
• Protein: 102 g