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Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust

A delightful twist on the classic apple pie, featuring a savory cheddar cheese crust that perfectly complements the sweet, spiced apple filling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8

Equipment

  • - 9-inch pie dish
  • Rolling Pin
  • - Large mixing bowl
  • - Pastry cutter or food processor
  • - Sharp knife
  • - Pastry brush

Ingredients
  

  • - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • - 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • - 1/4 cup ice water
  • - 6 cups apples peeled, cored, and sliced (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
  • - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • - 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • - 1 egg for egg wash

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl or food processor, combine flour and cold butter. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add grated cheddar cheese and mix gently.
  • Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough comes together.
  • Divide dough in half, shape into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • In a large bowl, mix sliced apples, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cornstarch.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Roll out one disk of dough and line the pie dish. Fill with apple mixture.
  • Roll out the second disk and cover the pie. Trim and crimp edges, cut vents on top.
  • Brush top crust with beaten egg.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
  • Let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

- For an extra golden crust, sprinkle a bit of extra grated cheddar on top before baking.
- If the edges brown too quickly, cover them with aluminum foil.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence.