Recipe

Cheddar Crust Apple Pie Recipe

	Crabhappychick / All my dishes 1 year, 2 months ago You don't need to put cheddar on top of THIS apple pie since its already in the crust. Deliciously different take on the traditional apple pie. My husband loves this one. Prep:30m Cook:55m Servings:8	Crabhappych
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Ingredients

Crust:

1 3/4 c. flour

1/8 t. salt

4 oz. shredded extra sharp cheddar (1 c.)

1/2 c. Crisco

6-7 T. cold tap water

Filling:

3/4 c. brown sugar

3 T. flour

1 t. cinnamon

1/4 t. numeg

2 t. apricot brandy

2 T. butter in pieces

3 lbs. Granny Smith spplies (2 1/2 c.) peeled & sliced (I use Jonathan apples)

Directions

Make crust: divide in half, roll out and place in 10" pie plate. Refrigerate while making filling.

Filling: mix sugar, flour, cinnamon & nutmeg in large bowl. Sprinkle in brandy and cut in butter until coarse crumbs. Add apples and toss. Spread in crust, mounding in center. Roll out and add top crust and pierce with fork or knife to make vents. Bake at 400 for 50-55 minutes.

If desered, brush crust with 1 T. honey mixed with 1 t. wter and sprinkle with sugar halfway through baking time.

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Comments

greekgirrrl 1 year, 2 months ago said:
That's a new one for me..never saw this before. Lokks great.Thanks.

rottman 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Will definately give this one a try. Thank you.

marky90 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Just love this, what a great recipe, using cheddar in the crust. Can't wait to try. Thank you, Marky

jett2whit 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Yum! My husband used to top his pie with cheese and stick it back in the oven and have it melt over the top.....then he'd add vanilla ice cream! I can't wait to try this one. Thanks!!

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