Apple Pie Recipe (with a Cheddar Crust)
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Apple Pie Recipe (with a Cheddar Crust)
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Our delicious and easy Apple Pie Recipe is made with a Cheddar Crust, and we promise once you try it, you'll never want to make it any other way! Don't let the cheddar crust throw you, the cheddar gives the crust a slightly nutty flavor that pairs SO well with the brown butter apple filling. It's a truly great combo!
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Ingredients
cheddar crust
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, frozen and grated
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
- 4 tablespoons ice water
apple filling
- 4 granny smith apples, peeled cored and thinly sliced
- 4 pink lady apples, peeled cored and thinly sliced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons tapioca starch (or corn strach)
- 1/4 cup unsalted browned butter, melted and cooled
egg wash and topping
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon white sanding sugar
Instructions
crust
- Place flour, sugar and salt into a mixing bowl and whisk together.
- Add butter and gently incorporate into the flour mixture until a fine mealy texture forms.
- Fold in cheese until just combined, then stir in water.
- Turn mixture onto a clean, lightly floured surface and gently knead the mixture into a disc. Cover dough disc with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
filling
- Place all ingredients, into a large mixing bowl and fold together until well combined. Set aside and allow mixture to sit for about 1 hour.
assembly
- Once crust has chilled, divide in 1/2. Cover 1/2 and set aside. Sprinkle some flour onto a clean surface and roll dough until about 1/8 inch thick.
- Gently fold dough in half (or roll onto rolling pin) and carefully lift into a pie dish and unfold. Press dough into shell, cutting off any excess around the perimeter, leaving a 1 inch overhang. Crimp the edge using your fingers and knuckles.
- Pour filling into pie shell, forming an even layer.
- Roll other half of dough until about 1/8” thick and cut into 10 strips of 3/4"x 11”. Gently lay 5 strips of dough across one direction of the pie, spacing them each even from one another. Form a lattice by arranging the remaining strips through the first strips.
- Trim the edges and gently press the ends into the crust of the pie. Fold overhang of bottom crust over and create a scalloped edge with your fingers and knuckles.
- Whisk together egg and water and brush egg wash over pie. Refrigerate pie for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400˚F. Place chilled pie onto a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
- Reduce temperature to 375˚F and continue to bake for about 45minutes or until the crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
- Remove pie from oven and cool for at least 1 hour. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Storing, Freezing and Reheating Instructions
- Storing and Reheating Leftovers
- Any leftover pie can be stored in the refrigerator, tightly wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 5 days. To reheat, either microwave slices of pie in 30 second intervals until heated through, or bake at 350˚F, covered with foil for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Freezing and Reheating Baked Apple Pie
- Once baked, our apple pie is best frozen whole or in individual slices. To freeze, cool pie completely (slice into individual pieces, unless keeping whole) then tightly wrap in a double layer of plastic wrap (wrap each slice individually), followed by a layer of foil for up to 1 month. When ready to thaw, transfer pie to refrigerator (still wrapped) and thaw overnight (about 8 hours). Preheat oven to 350˚F. Unwrap apple pie, loosely cover with foil and bake for about 25 minutes, or until heated through. Alternatively, if thawing single slices, thaw in the refrigerator for about 2 hours. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Unwrap apple pie, loosely cover with foil and bake for about 10 minutes, or until heated through.
- Freezing and Reheating Unbaked Apple Pie
- Place unbaked pie in the freezer until fully frozen, about 2 hours. Once frozen tightly double wrap in plastic wrap, then a layer of foil and freeze for up to 2 months. When ready to bake, remove foil and plastic wrap, transfer to a baking sheet and bake at 400˚F for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 375˚F and continue to bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour and 10 minutes or until pie is golden brown and fully heated through.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
682kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
88g
(29%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
331mg
(14%)
Potassium
301mg
(9%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
48g
(96%)
Vitamin A
1159IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
151mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 682 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 682kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 301mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 1159IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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