Description
This Apple Pie with a Unique Crust combines the nostalgic flavors of cinnamon-spiced apples with a bold, savory cheddar crust. It’s a sweet and salty twist on the classic dessert, perfect for holidays, gatherings, or cozy nights. Learn how to make this crowd-pleasing pie with tips, step-by-step instructions, and full nutrition details. A must-try apple pie recipe for every home baker.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons ice water
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
2 Honeycrisp apples, peeled and sliced
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
1. Grate the cheddar cheese and cut the butter into cubes. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt, then cut in butter and cheese until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Divide into two discs, wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
2. In another bowl, combine apple slices with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out one dough disc into a 9-inch pie plate. Add the apple mixture. Top with second dough disc, seal and crimp edges, then cut steam slits.
4. Beat egg with milk and brush over top crust.
5. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbling. Cover edges if browning too fast.
6. Cool for at least 2 hours before slicing for the filling to set properly.
Notes
This recipe uses sharp cheddar for a savory crust that balances sweet apple filling.
Let the pie cool completely to avoid a runny filling.
Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg