Cheddar-Apple Bundles

NEED:

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour
8 oz. white cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, cut up
6 to 8 Tbsp. cold water
2 medium Granny Smith or Jonathan apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (about 2 cups)
3 Tbsp. fig jam or apricot preserves

Combine brown sugar and pecans; set aside. In food processor combine flour, 1/2 cup of the cheese, granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cover and process with one on/off turn. Add butter. Cover; process with several on/off turns until size of small peas. With processor running, slowly add water to make dough come together in a ball. Gently knead until smooth.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Divide dough in 8 pieces. For each bundle, on floured surface roll dough in 8-inch circle. Place 3 tablespoons cheese and 1/4 cup apple in center. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon nut mixture. Brush dough edges with water. Bring up dough edges and press together to seal. Sealed sides up, place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until pastry is golden. Spoon preserves on each bundle. Cool 20 minutes on baking sheet. Serve warm.

Makes 8 servings.

ENJOY!