Aged Cheddar with Apple Wedges and Cider Reduction

Wonderful served with toasted walnut bread.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 pounds Shelburne Farms One Year Aged Cheddar, room temperature, cut in 8 (2-ounce) pieces
2 medium size apples
2 cups apple cider
1 tablespoon butter

Cooking Directions:

1. Peel, cut and core the apples into 8 even wedges.
2. In a small saucepan simmer the apple cider. Reduce the volume of the liquid by two-thirds or until if forms a syrup. Stir in butter.
3. Place 2 apple wedges on a small plate. Place piece of cheddar cheese over the apples and drizzle the warm syrup on top.

Makes 4 servings.

Tip: Substitute local heirloom apples and fresh cider, if desired.

Recipe provided courtesy of the American Dairy Association.