Cheddar Apple-Pear Pie Recipe

Name: Cheddar Apple-Pear Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14.1-ounce) pkg. refrigerated pie crusts; 2 bacon slices, cooked until crisp and finely chopped; 2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 pounds Bartlett pears, peeled and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided; 4 ounces white cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 cup); 1 tablespoon cold salted butter, cubed; 1 large egg white, beaten until frothy

Servings: persons

1 (14.1-ounce) pkg. refrigerated pie crusts
2 bacon slices, cooked until crisp and finely chopped
2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
2 pounds Bartlett pears, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided
4 ounces white cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon cold salted butter, cubed
1 large egg white, beaten until frothy

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Fit 1 piecrust in a lightly greased (with cooking spray) 9-inch pie pan. Sprinkle chopped bacon over bottom of crust, pressing gently with the bottom of a glass or the palm of your hand to adhere. Fold edge of crust under rim of pan, and crimp edge with a teaspoon.
3
Toss together apples, pears, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar in a large bowl; let stand 15 minutes. Stir in Cheddar. Spoon mixture evenly into piecrust, gently pressing mixture into crust and mounding slightly in center. Dot filling evenly with butter.
4
Unroll remaining piecrust on a very lightly floured work surface. Cut out various leaf shapes using 2- to 2 1/2-inch leaf-shaped cutters. Arrange leaves decoratively over filling. Brush leaves and edge of crust with egg white, and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.
5
Place pie on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven 40 minutes. Cover pie loosely with aluminum foil, and bake 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack at least 2 hours before slicing.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (14.1-ounce) pkg. refrigerated pie crusts, 2 bacon slices, cooked until crisp and finely chopped, 2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced, 2 pounds Bartlett pears, peeled and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Cheddar Apple-Pear Pie 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!

Cheddar Apple-Pear Pie

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Variations & substitutions

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