Cheddar-Apple Bundles

• 12 cup packed brown sugar
• 12 cup chopped pecans
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 8 ounces white cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 12 cup butter, cut up
• 6 -8 tablespoons cold water
• 2 medium granny smith apples (about 2 cups) or 2 medium jonathan apples, peeled, cored and chopped (about 2 cups)
• 3 tablespoons apricot preserves

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Combine brown sugar and pecans; set aside.
3. In food processor combine flour, 1/2 cup of the cheese, granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
4. Cover and process with one on/off turn.
5. Add butter.
6. Cover and process with several on/off turns until size of small peas.
7. With processor running, slowly add water to make dough come together in a ball.
8. Gently knead until smooth.
9. Divide dough in 8 pieces.
10. For each bundle, on floured surface roll dough in an 8-inch circle.
11. Place 3 tablespoons cheese and 1/4 cup apple in center.
12. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon nut mixture.
13. Brush dough edges with water.
14. Bring up dough edges and press together to seal.
15. Sealed sides up, place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
16. Bake 20-25 minutes or until pastry is golden.
17. Spoon preserves on each bundle.
18. Cool 20 minutes on baking sheet.
19. Serve warm.

brown sugar, pecans, flour, cheddar cheese, sugar, salt, butter, cold water, granny smith apples, apricot preserves

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheddar-apple-bundles-292975 (may not work)