Best 11 Apple Pie With Cheddar Crust Recipes

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Apple pie, a traditional American dessert, has been a staple in kitchens for centuries. This classic recipe can be elevated with a delectable twist: a cheddar cheese crust. The tangy, sharp flavor of the cheddar cheese complements the sweet and juicy apples, creating a unique and flavorful combination. Whether you're looking for a special dessert to impress your guests or a comforting treat for your family, this apple pie with cheddar crust is sure to satisfy.

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CHEDDAR-CRUSTED APPLE PIE



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Cheddar cheese and apples make a delicious savory and sweet combination. Martha made this recipe on episode 706 of Martha Bakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
Cheddar Double-Pie Crust
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 pounds Granny Smith apples
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten, for egg wash

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with rack in lowest position. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the smaller disk of dough just under 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface and fit into a 9-inch glass pie plate. Roll remaining disk to just under 1/4 inch thick and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet for top crust; refrigerate along with pie plate.
  • Place lemon juice in a large bowl. Peel, quarter, and core apples; thinly slice crosswise, tossing with lemon juice as you work. Add sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt to bowl; toss to combine.
  • Fill bottom crust with apple mixture; lightly brush edge of crust with water. Using a paring knife, cut out either a circle or small slits in center of top crust. Place top crust over filling; press all around edge to seal with bottom crust. Using kitchen shears, trim to a 1-inch overhang; fold dough under itself to form a rim, and press to seal. Using thumb and forefinger, crimp as desired.
  • Place pie plate on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Combine lightly beaten egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush crust with egg wash. Bake 20 minutes; reduce heat to 375 degrees, and bake until crust is golden brown and juices are bubbling, about 80 minutes more. Let cool completely on a wire rack, at least 4 hours (or up to overnight) before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9 g

APPLE PIE WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE CRUST



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"Apple pie without cheese is like a kiss without a squeeze," says Nancy.

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup grated extra-sharp white cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
6 to 7 tablespoons cold water
2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges
1 1/2 pounds Braeburn apples, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced into pats
1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Combine the flour, granulated sugar and salt in a food processor and give it a quick pulse to blend the ingredients. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture looks like crumbly sand. Add the cheese and pulse again until the cheese is in small chunks and combined into the mixture. Turn the mixture out into a bowl, drizzle in 6 tablespoons cold water and mix with a rubber spatula until the flour is moistened. Add another tablespoon of water only if needed. Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a ball and flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: Combine the apples, flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl and toss to combine.
  • Put a baking sheet on the middle oven rack and preheat to 425 degrees F. Roll out 1 disk of dough into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to a 9-inch pie dish. Add the apples in an even layer and dot with the butter. Lightly brush the edges of the crust with the egg wash. Roll out the other disk of dough slightly smaller than the first. Place on top of the pie and press the edges together to seal. Trim the crust so you are left with a 1-inch overhang. Tuck the crust edge under itself and crimp. Brush the top crust with the egg wash and sprinkle with the turbinado sugar. Make several air slits in the center of the pie.
  • Place the pie on the hot baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake until golden brown and bubbling, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes longer. Let cool at least 3 hours before slicing.

APPLE CHEDDAR CHEESE PIE



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Lot's of people like cheese with Apple Pie. Now the two come together in perfect harmony.

Provided by MACSBEACH

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 2h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, chilled
½ pound shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ cup ice water
¼ cup white vinegar
7 large Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubed
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese. Combine water and vinegar, and gradually stir in until mixture forms a ball. Divide dough in half and shape into balls. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C.) Roll one ball out to fit a 9 inch pie plate. Place bottom crust in pie plate. Roll out top crust and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, toss apples in lemon juice to prevent discoloration. Drain and discard any excess juice. Stir in sugar and cinnamon. Arrange rows of overlapping apple slices, working from outer rim in. Dot with butter. Cover with top pie crust. Seal and crimp edges with fork, then trim excess dough. Cut a few slashes in top crust to allow steam to escape.
  • Bake on cookie sheet in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue baking for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven, brush lightly with beaten egg, and sprinkle liberally with sugar. Bake 5 to 10 minutes more until sugar forms a crisp glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.8 calories, Carbohydrate 79.1 g, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 269.4 mg, Sugar 46.9 g

APPLE GREEN-CHILE PIE WITH CHEDDAR CRUST



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In this savory-sweet treat, apples are layered with roasted green chilies, made savory with Cheddar cheese in the crust and sprinkled with a streusel topping of walnuts and brown sugar. (Don't let making your own pie crust intimidate you: our pie guide has everything you need to know.)

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield About 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into dice
1/2 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
5 tablespoons ice water, more as needed
5 cups peeled and thickly sliced tart apples, such as Jonagold, Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
1/2 cup chopped roasted green Hatch chilies, mild or medium hot (see note)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, preferably freshly grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup light brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the crust: In a food processor or mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine flour and salt. Add butter one piece at a time, while pulsing or mixing at low speed, until mixture is fine and crumbly. Transfer to a large bowl and toss well with the cheese. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly with fingers just until dough holds together. To test, pinch a small amount of dough. If it is crumbly, add more ice water. Form dough into a ball, wrap loosely in plastic, then roll into a disk. Refrigerate at least one hour, or up to 3 days, before rolling. (Dough can be frozen for up to a month.)
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a circle at least 11 inches in diameter. Transfer to a 9-inch pie pan, preferably glass. Turn edges under to make a thick rim; flute rim by pinching into a zigzag pattern. Refrigerate until ready to bake, at least an hour.
  • Make the filling: In a large bowl, toss apples, green chilies and lemon juice together. In another bowl, mix dry ingredients and add to apples and chilies, tossing until thoroughly coated.
  • Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix flour, walnuts and brown sugar. Add melted butter and toss together until crumbly.
  • Bake the pie: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Using a slotted spoon, scoop filling into chilled crust, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons of juice from bottom of bowl. Sprinkle topping evenly over filling. Bake 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 375 degrees. Bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until filling bubbles at edge and crust is brown. Serve warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 401, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 198 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams, TransFat 1 gram

APPLE PIE WITH CHEDDAR CRUST



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Categories     Food Processor     Cheese     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Cheddar     Apple     Fall     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Crust
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 tablespoons chilled pure vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup (firmly packed) coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese
5 tablespoons (or more) ice water
Filling
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
6 6- to 7-ounce Jonathan, Jonagold, or Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Place flour, sugar, and salt in processor; blend 5 seconds. Add butter and shortening. Using on/off turns, blend until mixture resembles fine meal. Add cheese; mix in using 4 on/off turns. Transfer dry ingredients to large bowl. Sprinkle 5 tablespoons water over. Using fork, toss until moist clumps form, adding more water by tablespoonfuls if mixture is dry. Gather dough into ball; divide in half. Shape each half into disk. Wrap in plastic and chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  • For filling:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix sugar and cornstarch in large bowl. Mix in apples, lemon juice, and salt.
  • Roll out 1 dough disk on lightly floured surface to 13-inch round. Transfer dough to 9-inch-diameter deep-dish glass pie dish; brush overhang with water. Transfer filling to dough-lined dish; dot with butter. Roll out second dough disk on lightly floured surface to 12-inch round. Place dough atop filling. Press overhang of bottom and top dough pieces together to seal. Trim overhang to 1/2 inch. Fold overhang under; crimp decoratively, forming high-standing rim. Cut several small slits in top crust to allow steam to escape.
  • Bake pie until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cover crust edge with foil. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Bake pie until filling bubbles thickly in center, about 30 minutes. Cool pie on rack 1 hour. Serve warm or at room temperature.

APPLE PIE WITH CHEDDAR CRUST



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A crumbly slab of Cheddar is a centuries-old accompaniment to a slice of apple pie; it imparts character in a way that a scoop of ice cream can't hope to match. Adding grated cheese to the crust tweaks the tradition, thus bringing an iconic dessert full circle.

Provided by Paul Grimes

Categories     Food Processor     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Kid-Friendly     Cheddar     Apple     Fall     Butter     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For pastry:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 pound extra-sharp Cheddar (preferably white), coarsely grated (2 1/2 cups)
1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup cold vegetable shortening (trans-fat-free), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6 to 8 tablespoon ice water
1 tablespoon milk
For filling:
1 1/2 pound Gala apples (3 medium)
1 1/2 pound Granny Smith apples (3 medium)
2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Make pastry dough:
  • Stir together flour, salt, and cheese in a large bowl (or pulse in a food processor). Add butter and shortening and blend with your fingertips or a pastry blender (or pulse) just until mixture resembles coarse meal with some roughly pea-size butter lumps. Drizzle 6 tablespoon ice water evenly over mixture and gently stir with a fork (or pulse) until incorporated.
  • Squeeze a small handful: If dough doesn't hold together, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring (or pulsing) until incorporated. Do not overwork dough or pastry will be tough.
  • Turn out dough onto a work surface and divide in half, then form each half into a 5-inch disk. Chill, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, at least 1 hour.
  • Make filling and bake pie:
  • Put a foil-lined large baking sheet in middle of oven and preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Peel and core apples, then slice 1/4 inch thick. Toss apples with sugar, flour, lemon juice, and salt until evenly coated.
  • Roll out 1 piece of dough (keep remaining disk chilled) on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin into a 13-inch round. Fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Roll out remaining piece of dough into an 11-inch round.
  • Transfer filling to shell. Dot with butter, then cover with pastry round. Trim edges, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Press edges together to seal, then fold under. Lightly brush top crust with milk, then cut 5 (1-inch-long) vents.
  • Bake on hot baking sheet 20 minutes. Reduce oven to 375°F and bake until crust is golden-brown and filling is bubbling, about 40 minutes more. Cool to warm or room temperature, 2 to 3 hours.

APPLE PIE WITH CHEDDAR CRUST



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The crust on this apple pie is full of white cheddar cheese, a classic mate for apples.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 10-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cheddar Crust
1 1/2 pounds (about 3) Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
2 pounds (about 5) Cortland apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch thick wedges
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 large egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Divide dough into two pieces. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out each to a 13-inch circle.
  • Fit one circle into a 10-inch pie plate; transfer plate to a baking sheet. Put other circle on another baking sheet. Refrigerate dough until cold, at least 30 minutes.
  • Stir together apples, sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cloves. Spoon into bottom pie crust. Dot filling with butter. Cover with top crust. Fold edges over; crimp decoratively to seal. Cut a steam vent. Chill in freezer until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Brush with egg. Bake pie 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Tent with foil; bake until juices are bubbling, about 45 minutes more. Let cool at least 1 1/2 hours before serving.

BROWNED BUTTER APPLE PIE WITH CHEDDAR CRUST



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How do you make good old-fashioned apple pie even better? Enhance the crust with shredded cheddar cheese and stir browned butter into the filling. Wonderful! -Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons semolina flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
14 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup shredded aged sharp cheddar cheese
10 to 12 tablespoons ice water
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
8 large Honeycrisp apples, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 12 cups)
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Place flours and salt in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add butter; pulse until butter is the size of peas. Add cheese; pulse 1-2 times. Transfer flour mixture to a large bowl. Gradually add ice water to flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight., Preheat oven to 400°. For filling, in a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 5-7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly., Stir in apples and sugars; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 6-8 minutes or until apples are almost tender. Uncover; cook 4-6 minutes longer or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour. Transfer apple mixture to a large bowl; refrigerate until cool., On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the dough to fit a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Transfer crust to pie plate; trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate. Refrigerate 30 minutes., Add filling to crust. Roll remaining dough to a 12-in. circle; cut into 8 wedges. Place wedges over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. In a small bowl, whisk egg with water; brush over crust., Bake 45-55 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cover edge loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning. Remove foil. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580 calories, Fat 30g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 486mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

APPLE PIE WITH CHEDDAR CRUST



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Make and share this Apple Pie With Cheddar Crust recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Pie

Time 2h40m

Yield 1 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes and chilled
4 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese, chilled
1/2 cup ice cold water, plus more if needed
2 1/2 lbs apples, peeled, cored and sliced (Honey crisp and granny smith)
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2/3 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon heavy cream
1 -2 tablespoon turbinado sugar
whipped cream or ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • To Make the Dough:.
  • Place flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor and pulse to combine. Add butter and cheddar cheese and pulse 4-5 times until pea-size chunks form in the flour. Pulse the ice water into dough until dough holds together when squeezed. If dough seems dry, add more water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough just holds together.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and bring together into a ball. Divide dough in half, cover each half tightly with plastic wrap and flatten into a 1-inch thick rounds. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until dough is well chilled.
  • To Make the Filling:.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine apples, lemon zest and juice, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and pinch salt. Set aside while you roll out dough.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll one dough into a round that fits into a 9-inch pie pan with enough for a 1-inch overhang. Transfer dough to pie plate and and use your hands to press into the dish. Spoon the apple filling into the dish, spreading evenly. Dot with 2 tablespoons cubed butter.
  • Roll the remaining pie dough out to a 1/4-inch thick round. Use a fluted pastry wheel to cut 12 1-inch wide strips. Arrange the dough in a lattice over the pie. Trim the edges to make a 1-inch overhang around the pie. Tuck dough under and crimp edges.
  • Whisk to combine egg yolk and heavy cream. Brush over dough and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Place pie on a baking sheet and bake until center is bubbling and crust is golden, about 75-90 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack, slice to serve.

APPLE PIE WITH CHEDDAR CRUST



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In the case of this particular apple pie, making your own pie crust is totally worth it! Get out the flour, cheddar and butter and let's get to it.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 cups plus 2 Tbsp. flour, divided
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. butter, divided
1/4 cup cold water
5 Granny Smith apples (2 lb.), peeled, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Process 2-1/2 cups flour, cheese and 3/4 cup butter in food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add cold water, pulsing just until dough begins to form ball. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into ball; flatten slightly. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Toss apples with sugar, spices and remaining flour. Roll out half the dough on lightly floured surface to 11-inch round; place in 9-inch pie plate. Fill with apple mixture. Cut remaining butter into small pieces; place evenly over apple mixture. Roll out remaining dough to 11-inch round; place over pie. Seal and flute edge. Cut several slits in top crust to permit steam to escape. Place pie on baking sheet.
  • Bake 45 to 50 min. or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 23 g, Protein 7 g

APPLE PIE IN CHEDDAR CRUST



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I adopted this recipe during the Great Recipe Adoption of Feb 2005. I haven't tried it out yet. But I shall be trying this recipe soon and once I do, I'll update it with my comments. Please feel free to do so and post your comments.

Provided by Vnut-Beyond Redempt

Categories     Pie

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 pie, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups unbleached flour, Sifted
1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese, Md, Shredded
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable shortening
water, Iced
7 cups apples (Use tart cooking apples such as Macs or Granny Smith's. Core, pare)
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unbleached flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, Ground
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons regular margarine
1 large egg yolk, Beaten
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • CHEDDAR CRUST:.
  • Combine the flour, cheese and salt in a bowl.
  • Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the shortening until coarse crumbs form.
  • Sprinkle the iced water (5 or 6 tbls will be needed) and using a fork, toss the crumbs until a dough is formed.
  • Press the dough firmly into a ball.
  • FILLING:.
  • Divide the pastry almost in half and roll out the larger half, on a lightly floured surface, to a 13-inch circle.
  • Line a 9-inch pie plate with the pastry, trimming the edges to 1/2-inch beyond the rim of the pie plate. (Note: When lining the pie plate, be careful not to stretch the pastry when spreading it out.
  • This will cause holes or the pastry will shrink and the filling will run over in the oven as it is baked.
  • Place in the pie plate and gently, working from the center, spread the pastry out until it covers the bottom of the pie plate and then lay the rest of the pastry over the rim and trim.) Combine the apples, sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl, mixing well.
  • Arrange the apple mixture in the pastry lined pie plate.
  • Roll out the remaining pastry to an 11-inch circle.
  • Gently fold into quarters and cut steam slits in the folds.
  • Unfold the crust and place on top of the filling, trimming the crust to 1-inch beyond the rim of the pie plate.
  • Fold the top crust under the lower one and flute to form a ridge around the edge of the pie plate.
  • Combine the egg yolk and water, then brush the mixture over the top crust and rim.
  • Bake in a 400 degree F. oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until apples are tender and the crust is a golden brown.
  • Cool on a wire rack until slightly warm and serve with Vanilla Ice Cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 65.6, Sodium 377.7, Carbohydrate 71.1, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 32, Protein 11.3

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to quickly and easily make the cheddar crust. Just be sure to pulse the ingredients until they come together in a ball, but don't overmix.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can also make the crust by hand. Just use a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Then, add the cheese and water and mix until the dough just comes together.
  • Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help prevent the dough from shrinking in the oven.
  • When rolling out the dough, be sure to use a lightly floured surface. This will help prevent the dough from sticking.
  • If the dough is too sticky, you can add a little more flour. However, be careful not to add too much flour, or the crust will be tough.
  • Be sure to trim the edges of the dough so that they are even. This will help the pie bake evenly.
  • When filling the pie, be sure to leave a little bit of space around the edges. This will allow the filling to expand as it bakes.
  • Bake the pie in a preheated oven. This will help ensure that the crust cooks evenly.
  • Let the pie cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the filling set and prevent it from running out.

Conclusion:

Apple pie with cheddar crust is a delicious and unique twist on a classic dessert. The cheddar crust adds a sharp and savory flavor that complements the sweet apples perfectly. This pie is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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