Sharp Cheddar and Fried Apple Open Toast

Thick rustic toast piled with butter-fried tart apples and onion, cinnamon, thyme, and melted sharp cheddar. It echoes Must Running into Oak, when colonial New England farms pressed bruised orchard fruit into winter cider.

Serves 4

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Ingredients

• 3 medium tart baking apples
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion
• 4 thick slices rustic bread
• 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1Core and slice the apples into 1/4-inch wedges.
2. 2Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add the sliced apples, thinly sliced onion, cinnamon and salt.
3. 3Cook stirring occasionally for 8 minutes until apples and onions are softened and lightly caramelized, then sprinkle with thyme.
4. 4Toast the bread slices, butter the remaining onto the hot toast, top each with cheddar slices and the warm fried apple mixture.
5. 5Return to a warm skillet briefly if needed to help melt the cheese before serving.