Apple Pie in Cheddar Crust
Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 cups unbleached flour
- 1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup vegetable shortening
- 5-6 tablespoons iced water
- 7 medium-sized apples, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons unbleached flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon regular margarine
- 1 tablespoon water
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 641
- Fat: 35.9g
- Saturated Fat: 14.3g
- Cholesterol: 65.6mg
- Sodium: 377.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 71.1g
- Fiber: 4.8g
- Sugar: 32g
- Protein: 11.3g
Aggregated Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Review Count: 1
Recipe Category: Pie
Keywords: Dessert, Apple, Fruit, Oven, < 4 Hours
Description:
I adopted this delightful Apple Pie in Cheddar Crust recipe during the Great Recipe Adoption of Feb 2005. While I haven’t had the pleasure of trying it yet, I’m eager to dive into the kitchen soon. I encourage you to do the same and share your thoughts in the comments after giving it a whirl! Let’s make this culinary journey together.
Instructions:
Cheddar Crust:
- Combine the unbleached flour, shredded cheddar cheese, and salt in a bowl.
- Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the vegetable shortening until coarse crumbs form.
- Sprinkle 5-6 tablespoons of iced water and, using a fork, toss the crumbs until a dough is formed.
- Press the dough firmly into a ball.
Filling:
- Divide the pastry almost in half and roll out the larger half on a lightly floured surface to a 13-inch circle.
- Line a 9-inch pie plate with the pastry, trimming the edges to 1/2-inch beyond the rim.
- Note: Be cautious not to stretch the pastry to prevent holes or shrinkage.
- Combine the apples, sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl, mixing well.
- Arrange the apple mixture in the pastry-lined pie plate.
- Roll out the remaining pastry to an 11-inch circle.
- Gently fold into quarters and cut steam slits in the folds.
- Unfold the crust and place it on top of the filling, trimming it to 1-inch beyond the rim.
- Fold the top crust under the lower one and flute to form a ridge around the edge of the pie plate.
- Combine the egg yolk and water, then brush the mixture over the top crust and rim.
- Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until apples are tender, and the crust is a golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack until slightly warm and serve with Vanilla Ice Cream if desired.
Cooking Tips and Notes:
- Take care not to stretch the pastry when lining the pie plate to prevent holes or shrinkage.
- Ensure the apples are evenly coated with sugar, flour, and cinnamon for a balanced filling.
- For a picture-perfect golden crust, brush the egg yolk and water mixture generously.
- This Apple Pie pairs wonderfully with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream, elevating the dessert experience.
Feel free to share your feedback and experience with this Apple Pie in Cheddar Crust recipe in the comments below. Happy baking! 🍏🥧✨
