Flaky bites with apples, beer caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese

Name: Flaky bites with apples, beer caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 35 bites
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 1 giant Vidalia onion, cut in half then finely sliced; Olive oil; 4 Cortland apples, peeled and cored, cut in thin slices; 1/3 cup Éphémère Apple beer by Unibroue; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 2/3 pinches fennel seeds; 450g flaky dough, thawed and very cold; 2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated; Salt and ground pepper

Preparation 45 min
Cooking 45 min
Servings 35 bites
Freezing Absolutely

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Ingredients

1 giant Vidalia onion, cut in half then finely sliced
Olive oil
4 Cortland apples, peeled and cored, cut in thin slices
1/3 cup Éphémère Apple beer by Unibroue
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2/3 pinches fennel seeds
450g flaky dough, thawed and very cold
2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated
Salt and ground pepper

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Preparation

Preheat the oven at 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a big skillet at medium-low heat, add 3 tablespoons olive oil and the onions. Season with salt and pepper then stir well. Cook slowly to caramelize for about 10-12 minutes. Add oil if necessary. Onions must not sear, lower heat if that is the case.
Crank to medium-high heat then add the apples, beer, maple syrup and fennel seeds. Season with salt and pepper, stir well and continue cooking for 5-6 minutes, until liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat and let cool down 5 minutes.
On a floured working surface, roll down the dough to form a 42 cm x 30 cm rectangle, then cut in 6 cm X 6 cm squares. Place the squares on the parchment paper then add about 1 teaspoon of the mix on each of them. Make sure they all have onions and apples! Add the cheese on top then place in the oven. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until dough and cheese is golden. Let cool down 2 minutes before eating.