Apple Pie With Cheddar Cheese Crust Recipe

Name: Apple Pie With Cheddar Cheese Crust Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 c. pastry flour; 1/2 c. unsalted butter cool but not chilled; 1/2 c. Crisco shortening; 3/8 c. shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 c. hard or possibly sweet apple cider up to 3 3/4; 3 med Granny Smith or possibly other hard cooking apples peeled, cored and sliced (up to 4); 3 med Cortland or possibly other soft cooking apples peeled, cored and sliced (up to 4); 4 1/2 Tbsp. corn starch; 3/4 c. brown sugar; 3/4 c. white sugar; 1 tsp grnd cinnamon; 1/2 tsp grnd nutmeg; 1/4 tsp grnd allspice; 1/4 tsp grnd mace; 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 lrg egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water for wash; 1 tsp sugar for sprinkling

Servings: persons

3 c. pastry flour
1/2 c. unsalted butter cool but not chilled
1/2 c. Crisco shortening
3/8 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c. hard or possibly sweet apple cider up to 3 3/4
3 med Granny Smith or possibly other hard cooking apples peeled, cored and sliced (up to 4)
3 med Cortland or possibly other soft cooking apples peeled, cored and sliced (up to 4)
4 1/2 Tbsp. corn starch
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. white sugar
1 tsp grnd cinnamon
1/2 tsp grnd nutmeg
1/4 tsp grnd allspice
1/4 tsp grnd mace
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 lrg egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water for wash
1 tsp sugar for sprinkling

1
Crust: In a large bowl, mix the flour, butter, shortening, cheese and salt till the butter and shortening are just slightly incorporated.
2
Don't overmix.
3
Add in 1/2 c. of the cider.
4
If the mix does not come together well add in up to 1/4 c. more cider.
5
Gather the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic and chill for 1 hour.
6
Filling: Place the apples in a large bowl.
7
Combine the corn starch, sugars and spices.
8
Fold together the sugar mix, apples and lemon juice.
9
Let stand for 30 min.
10
Assembly: Preheat the oven to 350 .
11
Roll out half of the dough to make a bottom crust and place it in a 9 inch pie pan.
12
Paint the inside of the bottom crust with the egg wash and pile the filling into the crust - it will be very full.
13
Roll out the top crust and lay it over the filling.
14
Cut off the excess crust around the edges, fold the crust over and crimp the edges.
15
Poke holes in the top crust to allow steam to escape, brush the top crust with the egg wash and sprinkle with the sugar.
16
Place the pie pan on a foil lined baking sheet, turn the oven to 450 and bake the pie for 15 min.
17
Reduce the heat to 375 and bake till the crust is a deep golden - about 2 hrs longer.
18
Juice will be bubbling out of the crust.
19
Cold the pie on a rack.

1510

kcal

Calories

Fat

270

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 c. pastry flour, 1/2 c. unsalted butter cool but not chilled, 1/2 c. Crisco shortening, 3/8 c. shredded cheddar cheese, and more.

Yes, Apple Pie With Cheddar Cheese Crust Recipe 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!