Apple of Her Eye Pie Recipe 🥧

Overview:

Preparation Time: 1 hour
Cooking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories per Serving: 611.6
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review Count: 3

Description:

Oh my gosh. This pie is sooo good. Apples and cheddar compliment each other very nicely here – what else can I say? Try this one instead of your old standby apple pie recipe. Perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any weeknight dessert cravings!

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. For the pastry:

   • Combine flour, sugar, dried mustard, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
   • Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter and shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
   • Stir in the sharp cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
   • Sprinkle in water, 2 tablespoons at a time, tossing with a fork until the dough can be gathered into a ball.
   • Knead the dough gently, then divide it into slightly unequal halves.
   • Wrap each half in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 45 minutes.

2. For the filling:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Peel, core, and cut the tart apples into chunks.
   • In a large mixing bowl, toss the apple chunks with the 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 4 tablespoons of sugar, 1/2 cup of sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, the juice and zest of the lemons, and vanilla extract until well coated.

3. Assembly:

   • Roll out the smaller portion of chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie pan.
   • Gently place the rolled dough into the pie pan, pressing it firmly against the bottom and sides.
   • Fill the pie crust with the prepared apple filling.
   • Roll out the remaining portion of chilled dough and carefully place it over the filling.
   • Seal the edges of the pie crusts together and crimp as desired.
   • Sprinkle the top crust with a mixture of 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
   • Using a sharp knife, make several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.

4. Baking:

   • Place the assembled pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
   • If the crust starts to brown too quickly, cover the edges with aluminum foil or a pie crust shield to prevent burning.
   • Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

5. Enjoy!
   Serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. This Apple of Her Eye Pie is sure to become a new favorite for dessert lovers everywhere! 🍎🧀