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Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust

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A cozy and comforting apple pie with a flaky, savory cheddar crust that perfectly balances sweet spiced apples with a sharp cheese twist. Ideal for chilly afternoons and holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (100g) sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
  • 4–6 tablespoons (60-90ml) ice water
  • 6 cups (about 900g) apples, peeled and sliced (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
  • ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons (16g) all-purpose flour (for thickening filling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust dough: Toss shredded sharp cheddar with all-purpose flour in a food processor. Add cold, cubed butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces. Slowly add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, pulsing until dough starts to come together. Wrap dough in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour.
  2. Make the filling: In a large bowl, toss peeled and sliced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour. Let sit while rolling out dough.
  3. Roll out the dough: Divide chilled dough into two halves. Roll one half into a 12-inch circle to line pie dish, keeping edges thicker to prevent shrinking. Patch cracks gently if needed.
  4. Assemble the pie: Pour apple filling into crust. Roll out second dough half to cover pie, trim excess, and crimp edges to seal. Cut slits in top crust to vent steam. Brush top with beaten egg or milk for a glossy finish.
  5. Bake: Place pie on middle rack of preheated 425°F (220°C) oven. After 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake another 35-45 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles. Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly.
  6. Cool before serving: Let pie cool completely for about 2 hours so filling sets.

Notes

[‘Keep butter and cheese cold to ensure a flaky crust.’, ‘Use fresh lemon juice to prevent apples from browning.’, ‘Chill dough for at least 1 hour before rolling out.’, ‘Brush top crust with egg wash for a golden finish.’, ‘Start baking at high heat then reduce to finish baking for best crust texture.’, ‘Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for complex flavor.’, ‘Cover edges with foil if they brown too quickly.’, ‘Pie can be assembled ahead and refrigerated overnight or frozen before baking.’]

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Keywords: apple pie, cheddar crust, savory pie, flaky crust, fall dessert, holiday dessert, apple dessert, easy pie recipe

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