Cheddar Crumble Apple Pie
A classic American apple pie, filled with a sweet and tart apple filling and topped with a savory cheddar cheese crumble. The combination of flavors creates a perfect balance of sweet and savory, making it a delicious treat for any occasion.
Yield
12 servingsPrep
20 minCook
50 minReady
90 minWhat apple is the best for making apple pie?
The best apple for making apple pie is the Granny Smith.
It has a nearly perfect balance between tart and sweet flavors, and its firm texture holds up well during baking, ensuring a delicious pie with a delightful texture.
However, you can also use a mix of different apple varieties for a more complex and interesting flavor profile.
Does apple pie need to be refrigerated?
The short answer is that it depends on the ingredients and how quickly you plan to eat it.
If your apple pie contains eggs or dairy products, it's best to refrigerate it to prevent spoilage.
However, if your pie is made without these ingredients, you can leave it at room temperature for a day or two. Make sure to cover it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap to keep it fresh.
If you're not planning to eat the pie within a couple of days, it's best to store your apple pie in the refrigerator.
This will encourage it stay fresh for up to four days.
Can apple pie be frozen?
Yes, apple pie can indeed be frozen, whether it's baked or unbaked. If you're freezing an unbaked pie, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or foil and store it in a freezer-safe bag. When you're ready to enjoy it, just place it in the oven and bake as usual.
For a baked apple pie, let it cool completely before wrapping it in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and placing it in a freezer-safe bag. To reheat, simply thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and then warm it in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15-20 minutes.
It's a good idea to remember to label and date your frozen apple pie, as it can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months. Now you can enjoy a slice of apple pie whenever the craving strikes!
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | each |
pie shell (9 inch)
unbaked |
|
| Topping | |||
| ½ | cup |
unbleached all-purpose flour
|
|
| ⅓ | cup |
sugar
|
|
| ⅓ | cup |
brown sugar
firmly packed |
*
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
cinnamon
|
|
| 5 | tablespoons |
butter
|
|
| Filling | |||
| 1 ½ | pounds |
apples
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
lemon juice
fresh |
|
| 6 | ounces |
cheddar cheese
|
|
| 4 | teaspoons |
unbleached all-purpose flour
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
nutmeg
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | each |
pie shell (9 inch)
unbaked |
|
| Topping | |||
| 118 | ml |
unbleached all-purpose flour
|
|
| 79 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 79 | ml |
brown sugar
firmly packed |
*
|
| 2.5 | ml |
cinnamon
|
|
| 75 | ml |
butter
|
|
| Filling | |||
| 680.4 | g |
apples
|
|
| 15 | ml |
lemon juice
fresh |
|
| 173.4 | ml/g |
cheddar cheese
|
|
| 2E+1 | ml |
unbleached all-purpose flour
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
nutmeg
|
|
Directions
Be sure to use a cooking type of apple such as Granny Smith's, Bramley, Braeburn, and Golden Delicious to make the pie.
Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃).
Core, peel, and thinly slice the apples.
Make a higher rim edge around the pie crust.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients for the pie topping, cut in the butter until crumbly, and set aside.
Add the apples and lemon juice together in a large bowl and toss to coat. Add the cheese, flour, and nutmeg, tossing and mixing well.
Position the apples in the pie crust and evenly scatter on the topping.
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
