Deep-Dish Apple Pie with a Cheddar Crust Recipe

Name: Deep-Dish Apple Pie with a Cheddar Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 sticks cold unsalted butter cut into tablespoons; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 5 pounds Golden Delicious apples (about 12)peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick; Juice of 1 large lemon; 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks cold unsalted butter cut into tablespoons
2 eggs, lightly beaten
5 pounds Golden Delicious apples (about 12)peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
Juice of 1 large lemon
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt

1
In a food processor, pulse the flour, cheese and salt to mix.
2
Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
3
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and make a well in the center.
4
Stir in the eggs and work the dough into a ball.
5
Divide the dough into quarters and flatten into disks.
6
Roll out each disk to an 11-inch round between 2 sheets of wax paper.
7
Remove the wax paper and line two 9-inch pie pans with a dough round.
8
Refrigerate the lined pans and the 2 dough rounds, covered, until thoroughly chilled.
9
Preheat the oven to 375.
10
In a large bowl, toss the apples with the lemon juice.
11
Sprinkle on the brown sugar, flour and salt and toss well.
12
Divide the apples between the lined pie pans.
13
Moisten the pie-shell rims and cover with the dough rounds.
14
Trim any overhang and crimp the edges to seal.
15
Cut 4 steam vents in each pie.
16
Bake the pies on the bottom shelf of the oven for about 1 hour, or until golden and bubbly and the apples are tender when pierced; cover the pies with foil halfway through if necessary.
17
Let cool for about 1 hour before serving.

1668

kcal

Calories

Fat

236

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 2 sticks cold unsalted butter cut into tablespoons, and more.

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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.

Deep-Dish Apple Pie with a Cheddar Crust

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