How to Make Apple Cider and Cheddar Tartlets

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C.

   Add in 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar into the butter and stir until the butter is smooth.
   
   Add in the apple pieces and cook on medium-low heat until the apple pieces are slightly softened yet retain their shape.
   
   This should take approximately 6 minutes.
   
   Stir 1/8 teaspoon of ground cinnamon into the apple mixture.
   
   Move the mixture to a small bowl and set aside. , Turn the heat down to low and let it simmer until the cider mixture is syrupy and reduced to about 3/4 cup.
   
   This should take approximately 25 minutes. , Using a knife or pizza wheel, cut the pastry into 12 rectangular pieces by slicing 4 horizontal rows and 3 vertical rows.
   
   Place the pastry pieces into a greased muffin tin.
   
   Be sure to grease both the bottoms and sides of a cup.
   
   Use a fork to prick the bottoms of the pastry piece a few times.
   
   Spoon cooked apple into the pastry cups. ,, Sprinkle with grated mild cheddar cheese. , Enjoy!
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   Step 2: Melt the unsalted butter in a large saucepan.

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   Step 3: Using the same saucepan

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   Step 4: mix together the apple cider

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   Step 5: cider vinegar and the remaining brown sugar and ground cinnamon and heat on medium until the brown sugar dissolves.

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   Step 6: Sprinkle some flour onto a smooth surface and roll out the puff pastry into a square.

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   Step 7: Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

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   Step 8: When cool enough to handle

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   Step 9: remove the tartlets from the tin and drizzle with the cider syrup mixture.

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    Step 10: Serve hot or cold.

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