Beet, Cheddar, and Apple Tarts

These are delicious! Also so pretty and simple to make. I used pickled beets and drizzled balsamic glaze over them before baking. YUM.

Made for a party of 45. Cut puff pastry into 2" rounds instead. Highly suggest using a mandoline for this (I used a Benriner and it allowed for thin, consistent pieces). My only complaint was the pastry doesn't rise a great deal. This could be the result of too much product on a 2" piece or that I put too many fork pricks into it. Salt and pepper and thyme are essential for this, as well as a hearty cheddar with some real sharpness. Don't skimp there. People enjoyed them. I found it bland.