Apple Pie in Cheddar Crust Recipe

Name: Apple Pie in Cheddar Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅔ cup Crisco shortening; 6 tablespoons cold water; 1 egg, olk beaten; 1 tablespoon water; 9 cups tart cooking apples, peeled and sliced; ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed; ⅓ cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup Crisco shortening
6 tablespoons cold water
1 egg, olk beaten
1 tablespoon water
9 cups tart cooking apples, peeled and sliced
⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
FOR CHEDDAR CHEESE PASTRY: Combine flour, cheddar cheese, and salt in a large bowl.
3
Cut in Crisco with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4
Add cold water, 1 tablespoons at a time, mixing until dry ingredients are moistened and dough can be gathered into a ball.
5
Reserve egg yolk and water.
6
Divide dough almost in half.
7
Roll out larger half ot a 13-inch cirlcle on a lightly floured surface.
8
Line a 9-inch pie plate witrh pastry.
9
Trim edge to 1/2 -inch beyond rim of pie plate.
10
FOR APPLE FILLING: Combine apples, sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl; mix well.
11
Arrange in the unbaked pie shell.
12
Dot with butter.
13
Roll our remainnig pastry to an 11-inch circle.
14
Place top crust over apples and trim edge ot 1-inch beyond rim of pie plate.
15
Fold top crust under lower crust and form a ridge.
16
Flute edge.
17
Cut slits for steam to escape.
18
Combine egg yolk and water.
19
Brush over crust.
20
Bake at 400F for 40 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown.
21
Cool on a rack.
22
Serve warm or cold with scoops of ice cream or slices of cheedar cheese.

863

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, ½ teaspoon salt, ⅔ cup Crisco shortening, and more.

Yes, Apple Pie in Cheddar Crust falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Apple Pie in Cheddar Crust

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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