Apple Pie in Cheddar Crust

* Exported from MasterCook *

Apple Pie in Cheddar Crust

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pies Desserts
Fruits

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/4 cups Cheddar; md -- shredded
2/3 cup Vegetable shortening
1/2 cup Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon -- ground
1 Egg yolk; lg -- beaten
2 cups Unbleached flour -- sifted
1/2 teaspoon Salt
7 cups Apples -- *
2 teaspoons Unbleached flour
2 teaspoons Butter or regular margarine
1 teaspoon Water

* Use tart cooking apples such as Macs or Granny Smith's. Core, pare
CHEDDAR CRUST: Combine the flour, cheese and salt in a bowl. Using a pastry
blender or two knives, cut in the shortening until coarse crumbs form. Sprinkle
the iced water (5 or 6 tbls will be needed) and using a fork, toss the crumbs
until a dough is formed. Press the dough firmly into a ball.
FILLING: Divide the pastry almost in half and roll out the larger half, on a
lightly floured surface, to a 13-inch circle. Line a 9-inch pie plate with the
pastry, trimming the edges to 1/2-inch beyond the rim of the pie plate. (Note:
When lining the pie plate, be careful not to stretch the pastry when spreading
it out. This will cause holes or the pastry will shrink and the filling will
run over in the oven as it is baked. Place in the pie plate and gently, working
from the center, spread the pastry out until it covers the bottom of the pie
plate and then lay the rest of the pastry over the rim and trim.) Combine the
apples, sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl, mixing well.
Arrange the apple mixture in the pastry lined pie plate. Roll out the
remaining pastry to an 11-inch circle. Gently fold into quarters and cut steam
slits in the folds. Unfold the crust and place on top of the filling, trimming
the crust to 1-inch beyond the rim of the pie plate. Fold the top crust under
the lower one and flute to form a ridge around the edge of the pie plate.
Combine the egg yolk and water, then brush the mixture over the top crust and
rim. Bake in a 400 degree F. oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until apples are
tender and the crust is a golden brown. Cool on a wire rack until slightly warm
and serve with Vanilla Ice Cream, if desired.

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