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Cheesy Apple Pie

Cheesy Apple Pie
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Cheesy Apple Pie
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  • Makes: 8 servings
  • Prep 25 mins
  • Bake 45 mins

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 -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.

Cheddar Crunch Topping

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

  1. In a bowl, stir together sugar, flour, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Gently stir in cheddar cheese.

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