Cheesy Apple Pie

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 - 4 tablespoons cold water
• 5 cups thinly sliced, peeled cooking apples
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 recipe Cheddar Crunch Topping (see recipe below)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Cheddar Crunch Topping

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, stir together 1 cup flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in the shortening to the size of small peas.

2. Stir in cheese. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water over part of the mixture; toss with a fork. Repeat until all is moistened. Form into a ball.

3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to form a 12-inch circle. Ease into 9-inch pie plate. Trim to 1/2 inch beyond edge of plate; fold under pastry. Crimp edge. Do not prick pastry.

4. In a bowl, combine apples, sugar, 1/4 cup flour, cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Transfer to crust.

5. Prepare Cheddar Crunch Topping. Sprinkle over filling. Cover edge with foil. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes more or until top is golden and fruit is tender. Makes 8 servings.

Cheddar Crunch Topping

1. In a bowl, stir together sugar, flour, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Gently stir in cheddar cheese.

SERVINGS8

PREP TIME25 mins

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