CHEDDAR-APPLE GALETTE

Cheddar-Apple Galette image

Provided by jovigirl

Categories Pie

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (11 ounce) box pie crust mix
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup apple juice
3 golden delicious apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten with 1 tbsp water

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F.
In large bowl, with a fork, toss together piecrust mix, 1/2 cup of the cheese and the apple juice; shape into a ball.
Roll out on a floured surface to 14-inch circle.
Roll pastry back onto rolling pin; unroll onto a large baking sheet.
In a large bowl, toss together 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar, apples, sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg.
Set aside.
Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese onto center of crust, leaving a 3-inch border.
Mound apple mixture on top of cheese.
Fold edge of crust up and partway over filling.
Brush crust with egg yolk/water mixture.
Bake 35-40 minutes until crust is lightly browned and apples are tender.
Cut into wedgest and serve warm.