Tender sliced RubyFrost apples dotted with shredded cheddar and warm spices, tucked into a pretty buttery crust, is what Apple Cheddar Pie is all about!
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How do you like your apples?
Sun-kissed, freshly plucked from a tree?
Cold and crunchy straight from the crisper?
Layered in a crostata?
Roasted alongside chicken?
Baked into a cake?
Adorning roast turkey?
Decorating crostini?
Diced into bread pudding?
How about baked in a pie? Nestled in a buttery crust? Accompanied by shredded sharp cheddar?
Me?
Oh I like ’em all.
But the pie…with the cheddar? Yes! That’s the mood I was in.
RubyFrost® apples are a thing of delight. I can’t get over their crunch factor. They are sweet and tart and pair beautifully with a fresh green salad or a glass of wine…
You know what else pairs well with a glass of wine? Sharp cheese. So it only goes to figure that sharp cheddar would go well with RubyFrost® apples. Baked in a pie. (Minus the four and twenty blackbirds… Sorry, couldn’t resist! 😉 )
Sharp cheddar added to apple pie creates a depth of flavor that is pleasing to the palate. It doesn’t overwhelm – it complements, it accents, it elevates. It’s the umami you didn’t know was missing.
This could be your new favorite apple pie recipe. For real! {It’s important to mention that if cheddar is not your thing, you can remove it from the recipe and keep all else the same.}
RubyFrost® apples make for a gorgeous tasting pie….and so many other wonderful dishes!
Buon Appetito!
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Apple Cheddar Pie
- Category: Dessert
Description
Tender sliced RubyFrost apples dotted with shredded cheddar and warm spices, tucked into a pretty buttery crust, is what Apple Cheddar Pie is all about!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cold salted butter, cut into cubes
- ½ cup ice water plus 2 Tbsp.
- 7 – 8 RubyFrost® apples, sliced
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. nutmeg
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
Instructions
- Combine 2 cups flour, cold butter and water in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix with your hands until all ingredients are well combined.
- Pat dough into a disc and wrap in plastic wrap.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 60 minutes.
- In the meantime, preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- In a large bowl combine apples, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, flour and shredded cheddar.
- Remove dough from the refrigerator and cut in half.
- Roll out each half. Use for the bottom and top crusts.
- Place first (bottom) dough in the pie plate.
- Fill with the apple mixture.
- If desired, make decorative cut outs with the remaining dough, and place on top.
- Crimp edges; if you’re not using decorative cut outs, poke holes in the top to release steam.
- Bake for 50 – 60 minutes.
- Remove when golden brown.
CIAO!
What a gorgeous pie, Annie! I love the sharpness of the cheddar in there – what a great way to balance the flavors. Where did you get the adorable leave cutters – the beautiful crust makes the pie extra special!
Aren’t they so cute? I got them at Crate & Barrel…at The Grove in LA, as a matter of fact! Thank you, my friend! 🙂
Do you know I’ve never tried cheddar cheese with my apple pie? I’ve certainly heard of it before, but never given it a try. This pie is stunning. I love how you’ve cut out all those leaves. It makes quite a beautiful presentation!
I highly recommend it! 🙂 Thanks, Kathy!!
I like my apples in pretty much anything, but I’d have to say apple pie is at the top of the list, and this has to be the most beautiful pie I’ve ever seen!
Nothing like warm apple pie! Thanks for your kind words, my friend! 🙂
When I saw this pie on IG, my mouth started watering. I mean, cheddar? So smart Annie. I don’t think I’ve ever had a pie like this, but am all IN! It’s been too long since I made apple pie. I’ll be at the Co-Op this weekend and plan on picking some up. I’ll be on the look out for these Ruby Frost apples. Gorgeous work!!
Yes! Cheddar! It’s a nice addition! Enjoy the Co-Op….hope you find some Rubies! Thanks, friend! xo
This apple cheddar pie is truly a thing of beauty, Annie! How do I like apples? Every way you make them and straight from the tree…YUM!!
Nothing like a delicious Ruby plucked right from the tree! Thanks, friend!
OH WOWZER Annie…this pie is like a work of art…it is BEAUTIFUL!!!
And the addition of cheddar sounds absolutely delicious. I love apple pie but have never tried it with cheddar, this I would love to try 🙂
I recommend it! Enjoy, my friend!
This pie is a stunner! I love the savory touch of cheddar. Pinned! Take care.
It’s so subtle but definitely noticeable! Thanks, Stacey!
This pie is beyond gorgeous! And I love the addition of the cheddar…beautiful!
Thanks so much, Kevin!! Wish I could share!
I cannot get over how pretty this pie is! You’ve got some serious pastry cutting talent!! Not only is it stunning, it sounds SO good. I often eat a slice of cheddar with my apple, so I just know this would be for me. Yum!
It’s a lovely bite, isn’t it? Thanks, friend!
That is an interesting twist there by adding cheddar cheese. I must try this next time. The pie looks so pretty!
I’d love to know what you think! Thank you! 🙂
I love the pretty lattice work on the top Annie! It’s so beautiful! Cheddar with that cinnamony apple filling sounds yummy!
‘Tis so yummy! Thanks, dear!
What a GORGEOUS pie Annie. And I love the apple cheddar combo. Pinning this and can’t wait to try! I don’t think mine will look as beautiful as your though!!
Apple cheddar is a classic combo, so I thought, why not? Thanks so much, my friend! 🙂
I am so taken by this pie! Too beautiful to eat..but leave me alone with it for a few minutes and I WILL talk myself into having a slice, then another. Thumbs up on the combination of apples and cheddar!
That would be a nudge in the right direction!! Thanks, friend!
This is the loveliest looking pie, and I bet the apple and cheddar combo paired with that pie crust is absolutely delicious! Happy Monday Annie!
This is a combo that’s hard to resist! Thanks, friend!
What a stunning pie! I’m sure it is as delicious as it looks! Growing up, my mom always served a slice or two of cheddar with apple and raspberry pies. I continue her tradition – even love it with coconut creme pie. I have to try this!
Thank you, Kay! Mmmm – I need to try this with other flavors..that raspberry has my attention! I love that you continue your mom’s tradition! Enjoy! 🙂
Wow! I am in awe of your pie making skills 🙂 Absolutely beautiful and love the apple cheddar combination!
Thank you so much, Jennifer! 🙂
This is easily the most beautiful pie I’ve ever seen. It should be framed and hung on a wall! That said thought, I wouldn’t turn down a slice :). Delicious!
Wow! I am blushing! Thank you so much for your sweetness, my friend! Now get over here and have a piece of pie! 🙂
OMG Annie this looks crazy gorgeous and I know mine would never look this good. Why am I so afraid to make pie? I’m just not a baker! The combo of cheddar and apple sounds delicious!
I promise – you can do it!! Thanks so much, Karen!! 🙂
This pie is beyond pretty! I love the way it’s put together with the intricate leaf cutouts, allowing a little peak inside as well as a ingenious way of releasing steam! I love apples in baked desserts or oven roasted alongside potatoes, it’s all good?
Who knew the apple could be so versatile? It’s definitely a favorite of mine! Thanks for stopping by with kind words, my friend! 🙂
Cheddar is definitely my thing…as is apples and wine and this absolutely STUNNING pie! Annie! This is brilliant! I almost, just almost, wouldn’t want to cut into it because of all those beautiful leaves. I bet this smells as good as it tastes. Pinned! Have a lovely week! XOXO
Heheheh! I hear you…but it’s a must that you cut into it! I promise I’ll make more! Thanks, dear! XOXO