Cheddar Apple Shortbread Recipe

Name: Cheddar Apple Shortbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Apple Butter; 4 TB Unsalted Butter; 6 Granny Smith Apples peeled, cored, and chopped; 1 Cup Brown Sugar; 1 Tsp Cinnamon; 1/2 tsp Ginger; Zest from 1/2 lemon; Shortbread; 4 TB Sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces plus extra for dotting cookies.; 12 oz cheddar cheese coarsely grated; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1/3 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

Apple Butter
4 TB Unsalted Butter
6 Granny Smith Apples peeled, cored, and chopped
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Ginger
Zest from 1/2 lemon
Shortbread
4 TB Sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces plus extra for dotting cookies.
12 oz cheddar cheese coarsely grated
2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup chopped pecans

1
Apple Butter
2
Melt 2 TB Butter in a saucepan.
3
Add apples, sugar, spices and lemon zest. Cook covered for 5 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook at a simmer until the apples are tender,around 45-60 minutes.
4
Remove from heat, place in blender and puree the mixture. While it is still warm, add the remaining butter. Cool completely.
5
Blend 4 TB sugar and salt in processor. Cut in butter using on/off turns until blended and smooth. Cut in grated cheese. Add flour and process until blended but still slightly crumbly, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl. Dough will look like meal. Gather dough into ball; shape into log. If dough is too dry to come together add a tablespoon of icewater. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate 30 minutes.
6
Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 275u00b0F. Slice logs into rounds no wider than 1/2 inch wide. Top each with a dollop of apple butter and finish with a sliver of butter and a sprinke of pecans. Bake shortbread 50-65 minutes minutes. Rotate pans once if your oven cooks unevenly.Cool in pans on racks 10 minutes and remove to racks.

2431

kcal

Calories

162

Fat

227

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Apple Butter, 4 TB Unsalted Butter, 6 Granny Smith Apples peeled, cored, and chopped, 1 Cup Brown Sugar, and more.

Yes, Cheddar Apple Shortbread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cheddar Apple Shortbread

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