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Submitted by Ladystanger

Apple pie with a sharp cheddar cheese crumble topping instead of a top crust. Tart apples spiced with cinnamon and cloves bake under a crispy, cheesy, buttery streusel that’s golden and irresistible.

YIELD

1 pie

PREP

30 min

COOK

40 min

READY

70 min

Apple pie with cheese isn’t just some quirky Midwestern thing. It’s a genuinely brilliant pairing, and this recipe makes it even better by working the cheddar right into a crumbly streusel topping instead of laying a slice on the side.

Six tart apples get tossed with cinnamon, cloves, sugar, and flour, then piled into a pie shell. The topping is a simple mix of flour, sugar, grated cheddar, and melted butter that bakes into a savory-sweet crumble with crispy golden edges.

That sharp, salty cheese against the sweet, spiced apples is one of those combinations that sounds odd but tastes absolutely right. A spoonful of sour cream on top takes it over the edge.

Chef Tips

  • Use the sharpest cheddar you can find; mild cheese gets lost against all those warm spices
  • Slice apples thin and even so they cook through uniformly and don’t leave crunchy spots
  • Tent the pie loosely with foil if the topping browns too fast before the apples finish cooking
  • Granny Smith apples are the classic choice for their firm texture and tart bite

Ingredients

Pie
6 6
EACH APPLES
tart
½ 118
CUP ML SUGAR
2 30
TABLESPOONS ML ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
1 5
TEASPOON ML CINNAMON
0.6
TEASPOON ML CLOVES
Topping
½ 118
¼ 59
CUP ML SUGAR
½ 118
CUP ML CHEDDAR CHEESE
grated
¼ 59
CUP ML BUTTER
melted
1
X SOUR CREAM
optional *
9 9

Directions

PIE: Peel, core, and slice thinly the apples.

Mix the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cloves and toss the apples lightly in this mixture.

Arrange the apples in the pastry-lined pan.

TOPPING: Combine the flour, sugar, and cheese.

Mix in the melted butter. Sprinkle the cheese crumbs over the apples.

Bake at 400℉ (200℃) for 40 minutes, or until the topping and crust are golden brown.

Serve as is or with a spoonful of sour cream.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 561g (19.8 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 1924 51% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 110g 169%
Saturated Fat 40g 202%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 2004mg 84%
Total Carbohydrate 73g 73%
Dietary Fiber 6g 25%
Sugars g
Protein 37g
Vitamin A 11% Vitamin C 13%
Calcium 18% Iron 43%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
 
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