Cheesy Apple Pie
From: Better Homes and GardensThere's rich cheddar cheese in both the pastry and topping of this tangy, out-of-the-ordinary apple pie recipe.
Servings: Makes 8 servings
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Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
3 to 4 tablespoons cold water
5 cups thinly sliced, peeled tart cooking apples (such as Granny Smith or Rome Beauty) (about 2 pounds)
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cheddar Crunch Topping
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium bowl, stir together the 1 cup flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until pieces are pea-size.
2. Stir in cheese. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the cold water over part of the cheese mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push moistened dough to side of bowl. Repeat moistening flour mixture, using 1 tablespoon of the cold water at a time, until all of the flour mixture is moistened. Form dough into a ball.
3. On a lightly floured surface, use your hands to slightly flatten dough ball into a disk. Roll disk from center to edges into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Line a 9-inch pie plate with pastry circle. Trim to 1/2 inch beyond edge of pie plate. Fold under extra pastry and flute or crimp edge. Do not prick pastry. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, the 2 tablespoons flour, cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spoon into dough-lined pie plate.
5. Sprinkle Cheddar Crunch Topping over filling. To prevent overbrowning, cover pie edge with foil. Bake pie for 40 minutes. Remove foil. Bake about 20 minutes more or until top is golden brown and fruit is tender. Cool on a wire rack.
6. Makes 8 servings
7. Cheddar Crunch Topping: In a medium bowl, stir together 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in 1/3 cup butter until mixture is crumbly. Gently stir in 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces).
Nutrition Facts
Calories 513, Total Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 427 mg, Carbohydrate 67 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 20%, Iron 10%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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