Cheddar and Apple Biscuits

Ingredients

• FILLING
• 1/3 to 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 4 medium sized apples (a medium apple = about 1 cup)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• BISCUITS
• 2 cups all-purpose flour sift before measuring
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup milk plus a little milk for brushing tops

Instructions

1. 1
   Peel, core and dice apples. Try to keep the size of the dice even.
2. 2
   Mix sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in apples.
3. 3
   Melt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat, add apples and cook until apples are soft and caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. 4
   Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, cut in butter.
5. 5
   Stir in shredded cheese, and milk. Mix together lightly with a fork, just until moistened.
6. 6
   Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently a few times, until smooth. Roll out about 3/4-inch thick.
7. 7
   Cut rounds and place on a greased and floured baking sheet. Press down center of biscuits with the back of a soup spoon, and fill with apple mixture.
8. 8
   Brush tops with milk; bake at 400° 20 to 25 minutes, until browned.