Apple Cheddar Pie Recipe
A delicious apple and cheddar pie filling inside the flakiest cheddar pie crust! It's a slightly savory, sweet, and spiced variation of a classic apple pie.
Servings: 8 Slices
Calories: 664kcal
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 Pie Plate
- 1 Cooling Rack
- 1 Rolling Pin
Ingredients
Pie Crust Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup sharp white cheddar freshly grated
- 1 cup butter chilled and cubed
- ½ cup ice water
Pie Filling
- 7-8 large granny smith apples peeled and sliced
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground clove
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water mixed
- ½ cup sharp white cheddar cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- To prepare the dough add the flour, sugar, cheese, and butter to a food processor and pulse 8-10 times to combine.
- A few tablespoon at a time, add the iced water and pulse 2-3 times in between each addition. Repeat this until a dough forms.
- Place the dough on a floured surface and form the dough into a ball. Divide into 2 balls and slightly flatten them out.
- Cover each in saran wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. You can make this up to 5 days ahead of time!
- To prepare the pies make the filling by combining the apples, brown sugar, salt, and spices in a large mixing bowl. Toss gently to combine.
- Pour in the melted butter, cornstarch mixture, and remaining cheddar cheese. Stir gently. Place this in the fridge while you roll out the pie crust.
- Roll out the chilled pie crust on a floured surface until it has reached about 12 inches in diameter.
- Carefully place the pie dough in a 9inch pie dish. Gently tuck the crust into the pie dish and crimp the edges or trim excess if using a top crust.
- Spoon the filling into the pie dish and place in the fridge while the oven preheats.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and bake the pie for 25 minutes
- Then turn the heat to 350 degrees and continue baking for an additional 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the pie and allow to cool, serve with fresh whipped cream or ice cream!
Notes
Pro Tips For a Great Apple Cheddar Pie:
- Always go for good quality cheddar cheese. It's the star of this recipe!
- Make sure your butter is cold. If it melts too quickly, you won't get that flaky crust.
- Don't overwork the dough, or it'll end up being tough.
- The cheese might brown before the apples. If you suspect it, place an aluminum foil on top of the pie. Also, watch the oven temperature.
- Let your pie cool down completely before slicing it. This will prevent the filling from being runny.
Nutrition
Calories: 664kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 1100IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 2mg