I love any flavor of delicious pie, but once you add in those apples… I am sold! Try these other delicious apple desserts that your entire family will love. Start with these Apple Turnovers, this delicious Caramel Apple Skillet Cake or this Apple Pecan Crisp.

What is Apple Cheddar Pie?

Okay, I know that this isn’t your usual combo for a pie before the holidays, but trust me. Once you taste that flaky cheddar crust and combine it with this unique apple filling… you may never go back to classic apple pie again! Cheddar Apple Pie is just like classic apple pie except for one secret ingredient. The cheddar! Infused with cheddar in both the apple filling and the crust, this apple pie is a twist on the classic. For the better! It combines sweet and savory, and it’s so delicious I bet you won’t be able to stop at one slice!

Ingredients in Apple Cheddar Pie

These ingredients are simple, yet when you combine them all together, they create a delicious dessert! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements.

Cheddar Crust

Flour: I used all-purpose flour for this recipe. Salt: The salt enhances all of the flavors in the crust. Shortening: This binds all of the ingredients together so that you can form a nice crust. Sharp Cheddar Cheese: This adds in the best savory flavor to the crust.

Filling

Apples: You can use any kind of apples that you prefer for the filling. I used Granny Smith in this pie. Lemon Juice: The acidity in the lemon juice stops the apple from turning brown. Sugar: The sugar adds sweetness to the tart apples. All-Purpose Flour: The flour helps to thicken up the filling. Ground Cinnamon and Ground Nutmeg: These give the pie the classic apple flavor you see around fall time. Sharp Cheddar Cheese: Using sharp cheddar cheese helps the cheese flavor get noticed, but it isn’t too overpowering.

Egg Wash

Egg White: I always use large eggs when I am baking. Water: The water and the egg whites combine to make a wash. This helps the top of the pie get nice and golden brown.

How do you Make Apple Cheddar Pie?

Luckily, this pie is easy to make! Adding in the cheddar is a simple step that really elevates the flavor and makes this pie so unique and different.

Filling

Assembly and Baking

Use Chilled Ingredients: The secret to a flaky crust is to use refrigerated ingredients. Warm ingredients can make your dough tough and dense. Don’t Overmix: As with other homemade pastries, don’t overwork your dough. It can cause gluten to develop and make your crust chewy and hard. You only want to mix your dough until it sticks together, and you can start shaping it into a ball. Add Water as You Go: Add too much water, and your dough might be hard to salvage. Add too little water, and it will be dry and crack. To avoid these extremes, add a little bit of water at a time and mix gently until you have reached your desired consistency. Use a Food Processor: Instead of using a pastry blender to cut ingredients together, you can pop your mixture in a food processor and blend for short intervals. Once it is blended smoothly, you can remove it and begin adding water to moisten it.

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