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apple pie with cheddar cheese

Learn how to make the Best Apple Pie with Cheddar Cheese with our easy recipe. This unique dessert combines the classic flavors of sweet, spiced apples with the savory richness of cheddar cheese, offering a delightful twist on traditional apple pie. Perfect for holidays or any special occasion, this recipe is sure to impress your guests.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Cheddar Pie Crust:
  • 313 grams all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 226 grams unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 120 ml ice water, plus more as needed
  • 115 grams sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
For the Apple Pie Filling:
  • 1250 grams apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced into 6-mm thick pieces
  • 100 grams granulated sugar
  • 31 grams all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 28 grams sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • For the Egg Wash:1 large egg, beaten with 15 ml milk
  • Optional: Coarse sugar for sprinkling on crust

Method
 

Prepare the Cheddar Pie Crust:
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add the chilled, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese.
  4. Gradually add the ice water, mixing with a fork until the dough begins to come together. Add more water if necessary.
  5. Divide the dough into two equal portions, shape into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Prepare the Apple Pie Filling:
  1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, and grated cheddar cheese. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
Assemble the Pie:
  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
  2. On a floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to fit a 23-cm pie dish. Transfer the dough to the dish, pressing it gently into place.
  3. Fill the crust with the apple mixture, mounding it slightly in the center.
  4. Roll out the second disk of dough and place it over the apples. Trim any excess dough, tuck the edges under, and crimp to seal.
  5. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  6. Brush the top crust with the egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
Bake the Pie:
  1. Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 175°C (350°F) and continue baking for 35-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  3. If the crust browns too quickly, cover the edges with foil.
  4.  Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool to room temperature before serving
  5. Serve with additional slices of cheddar cheese if desired.