Best 8 Cheddar Crust Apple Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible charm and delectable flavors of cheddar crust apple pie, a timeless classic that combines the tangy sharpness of cheddar cheese with the sweet and comforting taste of apples. This unique and delightful twist on the traditional apple pie elevates it to a culinary masterpiece, captivating your taste buds with every bite. Discover the perfect recipe to create this extraordinary dessert, blending the rich, savory flavors of cheddar cheese with the vibrant sweetness of apples, creating a harmonious balance that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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 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

DEEP-DISH APPLE PIE WITH CHEDDAR CRUST



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Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Cheddar     Apple     Fall     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

Crust
2 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into pieces
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely shredded
2/3 cup (about) ice water
Fruit
4 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced
2/3 cup raisins
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons unbleached all purpose flour
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 egg, beaten to blend with 1 tablespoon water (for glaze)

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Blend flour and salt in processor. Add shortening and butter and cut in using several on/off turns. Add cheese and cut in until shortening and butter resemble small peas. With machine running, gradually blend in enough water until soft moist clumps form. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic and chill at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.
  • For fruit:
  • Mix apples, raisins, brown sugar, 1/3 cup sugar, flour, lemon juice and spices in large bowl. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove dough from refrigerator and let stand 15 minutes. Spoon fruit and any accumulated juices into 13x9-inch oval baking dish. Dot fruit with 3 tablespoons butter.
  • Roll out dough on floured surface to oval about 1/2 inch larger than baking dish. Fold in 1/2 inch of edge to form double-thick border; crimp. Cut out 1-inch-wide hole from center of crust. Using tart pan bottom as aid, lift dough and place atop fruit. Tuck in dough around edges.
  • Bake pie 15 minutes. Brush crust with egg glaze. Top with 2 teaspoons sugar. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Bake pastry until golden, about 35 minutes. Cool on rack 15 minutes. Serve warm.

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.

CHEDDAR CRUST APPLE PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cake flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, frozen solid, slightly thawed
2 tablespoons lard or vegetable shortening, frozen solid, slightly thawed
1 cup grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons white vinegar mixed with 1/3 cup very cold water
6 to 7 large Delicious apples (3 pounds), peeled, cored and sliced thinly into 1/16-inch thick slices
2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
1 cup sugar, plus additional for sprinkling
1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon cold water, for glaze

Steps:

  • Make dough: In workbowl of a food processor fitted with metal blade combine flours and salt. Cut butter and lard into small pieces, add to workbowl and process 5 seconds. Add cheese and pulse on-off 2 times to mix. With motor running, pour in enough vinegar mixture in a slow steady stream for dough to form a ball; process 10 to 15 seconds. Turn dough out onto work surface. If dough appears too dry, work in 1 to 2 more teaspoons water. Specks of butter and cheese will be visible in dough. Shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least 2 hours or overnight before using.
  • Make filling: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. As you slice apples, toss them gently with lemon juice. Whisk together sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt, add to apple slices and toss gently to coat evenly.
  • Divide dough into 2 unequal pieces, making piece for top crust slightly larger. On a lightly-floured work surface roll smaller piece into an 11-inch round. Line pie plate with bottom crust and fill with apples. Using your hands shape them into a firmly-packed mound slightly higher in center than at sides; dot with butter. Trim edges of bottom crust to a 3-inch overhang. Roll out remaining dough to an 11-inch round and arrange over filling. Trim edges of top crust to a :-inch overhang, fold top crust under edge of bottom crust and flute edges decoratively, pressing together with your thumb and forefinger. Cut 3 1 3/4-inch slashes in center of top crust.
  • Bake pie 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F and continue to bake 30 to 40 minutes more, until pastry is golden brown and juices are bubbling. Ten minutes before end of baking, brush top with egg glaze and sprinkle with sugar. Cool on a wire rack before serving slightly warm or at room temperature.

CHEDDAR CRUST APPLE PIE



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Apples and cheese are natural companions. This golden cheddar crust is something special for the spicy apple filling. My Aunt Martha was always bragging how we all loved this pie of hers, so we better eat our dinner if we wanted any pie for dessert.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

CRUST:
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 dash(es) salt
1/2 c solid buttery crisco or butter
6 oz (1 1/2 cups) shredded real sharp cheddar cheese
4 to 6 Tbsp ice water
FILLING:
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 tsp cinnamon
6 c tart peeled apple slices
2 Tbsp margarine

Steps:

  • 1. Crust: Combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until mixture coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese. Sprinkle with water while mixing lightly with a fork; form into ball. Divide dough in half. On lightly floured surface, roll one half to 12-inch circle. Place in 9-inch pie plate.
  • 2. Filling: Combine sugar, flour and cinnamon; toss with apples. Place in pastry shell; dot with margarine. Roll out remaining dough to 12 -inch circle; place over apple mixture. Seal and flute edges of pastry; cut slits in top. Brush top with butter and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 425^ for 35 minutes.

APPLE CHEDDAR PIE WITH SWEET POTATO CRUST



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This is great cold--also with a good salad and chutney. I've also taken it on picnics and the children have taken it in lunch boxes. It's also good weekend fare for when you're busy and everyone's in and out.

Provided by Norahs Girl

Categories     Pie

Time 3h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 apple, peeled, cored and grated (I use a Granny Smith)
1/2 cup sweet wine (a dessert wine is best)
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups cream
1 pinch nutmeg

Steps:

  • Crust:.
  • In a bowl combine all ingredients; mix well.
  • Press dough into a large greased pie plate.
  • Filling:.
  • Marinate apple in wine for about 2 hours approx; drain well.
  • Sprinkle apple and cheese over base of pie crust.
  • Beat eggs and cream together; add nutmeg.
  • Pour into pie crust and bake for 180°C (350°F) for 45 minutes in a preheated oven.
  • Leave to stand in the plate for 15 minutes before cutting.

Tips:

  • To make the cheddar cheese crust easier to work with, grate it while it is cold and then let it come to room temperature before using.
  • If you want a more golden crust, brush the top of the pie with an egg wash before baking.
  • Be careful not to overfill the pie crust, or the filling will bubble over and make a mess.
  • Let the pie cool for at least 1 hour before serving, so that the filling has time to set.

Conclusion:

This cheddar-crust apple pie is a delicious and easy-to-make fall dessert. The cheddar cheese crust is flaky and flavorful, and the apple filling is sweet and tart. This pie is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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