Recipe Finder:
Check out our most popular categories:
Cheesy Apple Pie
Bake: 45 mins at 375°F
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
- 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 to 4 tablespoons cold water
- 5 cups thinly sliced, peeled cooking apples
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 recipe Cheddar Crunch Topping (see recipe below)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
1. In a mixing bowl, stir together 1 cup flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in the shortening to the size of small peas.
2. Stir in cheese. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water over part of the mixture; toss with a fork. Repeat until all is moistened. Form into a ball.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to form a 12-inch circle. Ease into 9-inch pie plate. Trim to 1/2 inch beyond edge of plate; fold under pastry. Crimp edge. Do not prick pastry.
4. In a bowl, combine apples, sugar, 1/4 cup flour, cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Transfer to crust.
5. Prepare Cheddar Crunch Topping. Sprinkle over filling. Cover edge with foil. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes more or until top is golden and fruit is tender. Makes 8 servings.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
Directions
In a bowl, stir together sugar, flour, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Gently stir in cheddar cheese.
This recipe was just ok, there was nothing spectular about it, I have made alot of apple pies, as its my husband favorite, this one just was not very satisfying, just plain in my opinion. A very simple recipe, very simple taste.
10/15/2010 08:56:54 AM Report Abuse