Cheesy Apple Pie
Cheesy Apple Pie
Cheese is added to the filling of traditional apple pie for a twist on an old favorite.
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1 hr
Prep Time
02 hrs 15 min
Total Time
8
servings Ingredients
Crust
12 cup cold Land O Lakes® Butter, cut into pieces
5 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes® Sharp Cheddar American Blend
2 cups all-purpose flour
14 teaspoon salt
4 to 5 tablespoons cold water
Filling
3 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes® Sharp Cheddar American Blend, cut in half
13 cup granulated sugar
13 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
12 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 medium (6 cups) tart cooking apples, peeled, sliced 1/4 inch thick
Topping
1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Butter, melted
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
How to make
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STEP 1
Heat oven to 400°F.
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STEP 2
Place 1/2 cup cold butter and 5 slices cheese into food processor bowl fitted with metal blade. Pulse until cheese and butter are well mixed. Add 2 cups flour and salt. Process until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With processor running, add 1 tablespoon water at a time, just until dough forms ball.
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STEP 3
Divide dough in half; shape each half into ball. Flatten slightly. Wrap one ball of dough in plastic food wrap; refrigerate. Roll out remaining dough, on lightly floured surface, into 12-inch circle. Place dough into 9-inch glass pie pan, pressing firmly against bottom and side. Trim crust to 1/2 inch from edge of pan. Lay cheese evenly over bottom crust. Cover loosely with plastic food wrap; set aside.
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STEP 4
Combine 1/3 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, 3 tablespoons flour and cinnamon in bowl. Add apples; toss to coat. Spoon apple mixture into prepared crust.
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STEP 5
Roll out remaining dough, on lightly floured surface, into 12-inch circle. Fold into quarters. Place dough over filling; unfold. Trim, seal and crimp or flute edge. Cut 5 or 6 large slits in crust. Brush with melted 1 tablespoon butter; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Cover edge of crust with 2-inch strip aluminum foil.
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STEP 6
Bake 35 minutes; remove aluminum foil. Continue baking 10-12 minutes or until crust is lightly browned and juices begin to bubble through slits in crust. Cool 30 minutes; serve warm. Store refrigerated.
Tip #1
Love apple pies? Try our highest rated Blue Ribbon Apple Pie! You can't go wrong with this classic.
440 Calories
20 Fat (g)
55 Cholesterol (mg)
480 Sodium (mg)
61 Carbohydrates (g)
3 Dietary Fiber
9 Protein (g)
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