This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 36 hors d'oeuvres

　　1/3 cup walnuts

　　2 tablespoons vegetable oil

　　1 Granny Smith apple

　　1/3 cup pitted dates

　　2 cups grated extra-sharp Cheddar (about 8 ounces)

　　1/4 cup mayonnaise

　　2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves

　　2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

　　1 tablespoon apricot preserves

　　3/4 teaspoon curry powder

　　three 5-inch pita loaves

　　

Step 1

Chop walnuts and in a small skillet cook in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until lightly toasted. Cool nuts slightly.

　　

Step 2

Preheat broiler.

　　

Step 3

Coarsely grate apple and finely chop dates. In a bowl stir together all ingredients except pitas until combined well.

　　

Step 4

Horizontally split pitas and arrange, cut sides down, on a large baking sheet. Broil pitas about 4 inches from heat until golden and crisp, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven and turn pitas over. Divide Cheddar mixture among pitas, spreading evenly. Broil pitas until cheese mixture begins to bubble, about 2 minutes. Cut each pita into 6 wedges.