There may be nothing more American than apple pie, but there are only certain corners of New England and the Upper Midwest where it’s paired with Cheddar. In those places, though, it’s regarded as nothing short of a natural combination. Sometimes it’s as simple as a slice of cheese melted on top, which sounds nice, but here I bake the cheese into the crust. And I definitely add some more Cheddar over the top if I serve it still warm.
Source: Big American Cookbook
For the crust: In a food processor, combine the flour, cheese, salt, and baking powder. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture looks grainy. (Your food processor will be quite full, if it does not fit, then place the whole shebang in a large bowl and gently mix with hands for the next step.) Add the egg and 6 tablespoons ice water and pulse 4 or 5 times. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and bring it together with your hands, drizzling extra water on it a tablespoon at a time until it comes together. Knead it as little as possible. Form the dough into 2 equal balls, wrap them separately in plastic wrap, and form them into discs. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before rolling out.
Roll one disc out to a round at least 12 inches wide and carefully line a 9-inch, deep-dish pie pan. Refrigerate until ready to fill.
For the filling: In a large bowl, toss together the apples, sugar, flour, lemon zest and juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Let sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Roll out the second disc of dough to a round at least 11 inches wide.
Fill the crust with the apple mixture. Lay the second crust over the top and crimp the edges to seal. With a sharp knife, cut a few vents in the top of the pie. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake 45 minutes more, until the crust is golden. Serve warm or at room temperature, with a slice of Cheddar melted on top if you like.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (145g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 6 Servings | ||
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Calories: 365 | ||
Calories from Fat: 71 (19%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 7.9g | 11 % | |
Saturated Fat 4.4g | 22 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 2.2g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0.6g | ||
Cholesterol 55.4mg | 17 % | |
Sodium 6166.8mg | 213 % | |
Potassium 140.5mg | 4 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 58.3g | 17 % | |
Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 10 % | |
Sugars, other 55.8g | ||
Protein 13.6g | 19 % | |
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Calories per serving: 365
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