Cheddar Crust Apple Tart

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   Place oven rack in lower position in oven. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

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   Lightly sprinkle counter with flour.

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   Place puff pastry dough on top.

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   Dust rolling pin with flour.

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   Roll pasty into a rectangle about 16 x 10 inches. Pastry will be very thin and the edges will be uneven.

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   Place on a large ungreased baking sheet.

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   Sprinkle half of the cheese and half of the rosemary along the edges of dough, forming a narrow border. Fold edges over to completely cover and press down to seal.

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   Slice apples into thin wedges and place in a large bowl.

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   Sprinkle apples with remaining cheese and rosemary, sugar, 1 tablespoon flour and cinnamon. Toss to evenly coat.

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    Tumble apples over centre of pastry inside border then evenly spread out and gently press down.

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    Bake on bottom rack of oven and bake until pastry is deep golden and apples are tender, 30 to 35 minutes.

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    Place on rack.

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    To glaze apples, discard any chunky pieces of fruit from jam.

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    Place jam in a small bowl and microwave on medium high until melted, about 30 seconds.

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    Brush glaze over warm apples, let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

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    Cut into squares and serve warm.

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    Great with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.