APPLE OF HER EYE PIE

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Oh my gosh. This pie is sooo good. Apples and cheddar compliment each other very nicely here - what else can I say? Try this one instead of your old standby apple pie recipe.

Provided by gwenrk

Categories     Pie

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon dried mustard
1 pinch salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup shortening, chilled
3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
6 -8 tablespoons ice water
8 tart apples
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon sugar
1 pinch cinnamon

Steps:

  • For pastry: Combine flour, sugar, mustard and salt.
  • Cut in butter and shortening with a pastry blender.
  • Stir in cheese.
  • Sprinkle in water, 2 tablespoons at a time, tossing with a fork until dough can be gathered in a ball.
  • Knead, divide into slightly unequal halves, and chill 45 minutes.
  • For filling: Cut apples into chunks.
  • Toss with butter and remaining ingredients.
  • Roll out smaller portion of dough and fit into a 9-inch pie pan.
  • Fill with apples.
  • Roll out remaining dough and fit on top.
  • Sprinkle with topping, cut slits in top.
  • Bake at 350°F degrees for 1 1/4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.6, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 56.9, Sodium 90.4, Carbohydrate 79.6, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 37, Protein 8.1

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