Cheesy Apple Pie

9 ingredients
19 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 c. butter-flavored shortening
  • 1/2 c. finely shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 3 to 4 Tbsp. cold water
  • 5 c. thinly sliced, peeled cooking apples
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • Cheddar Crunch Topping (recipe follows)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a
  2. 2
    mixing bowl, stir together 1 cup flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  3. 3
    Cut in the shortening to the size of small peas.
  4. 4
    Stir in cheese.
  5. 5
    Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water over part of the mixture; toss with a fork.
  6. 6
    Repeat until all is moistened.
  7. 7
    Form into a ball.
  8. 8
    On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to form a 12-inch circle.
  9. 9
    Ease into 9-inch pie plate.
  10. 10
    Trim to 1/2-inch beyond edge of plate; fold under pastry.
  11. 11
    Finish edge. Do not prick pastry.
  12. 12
    In a bowl, combine apples, sugar, 1/4 cup flour, cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  13. 13
    Transfer to crust.
  14. 14
    Prepare topping.
  15. 15
    Sprinkle over filling.
  16. 16
    Cover edge with foil.
  17. 17
    Bake in 375° oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil.
  18. 18
    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes more, until top is golden and fruit is tender.
  19. 19
    Makes 8 servings.

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