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Apple Pie With Cheddar Cheese Crust
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 8
Here is your typical apple pie with a slight twist. It has cheddar cheese in the crust and what a nice twist it is!
Ingredients:
crust
1-1/2 cups flour
dash of salt
1/2 cup shortening ' cold
1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
note: i like the old white sharp cheddar cheese for this crust
4-6 tablespoons water
small splash of vinegar
filling
1/2 cup sugar(brown or white - both work well)
2 tablespoons flour or 1-1/2 tablespoons corn starch
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
6 cups sliced peeled apples
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Combine flour & salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Blend in cheese.
4. Sprinkle with water while mixing lightly with a fork; form into ball. Divide dough in half.
5. Roll one part to 11 circle on lightly floured surface.
6. Place in 9 pie plate.
7. Combine sugar, flour, & cinnamon.
8. Mix with apples.
9. Place mixture in pie shell; dot with margarine.
10. Roll out remainder of dough to 11 circle; place over apples.
11. Pinch and seal edges of crust & flute.
12. Cut slits in top of pastry to allow steam to escape.
13. Bake at 425 degree F, for 30-35 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com