What Is Apple Cheddar Pie?
There’s one thing our apple pies have been missing and it’s cheese. I feel like you’re either going to love this idea or loathe this idea. Adding cheddar cheese to apple pie is nothing new or groundbreaking, but there’s many who haven’t heard of this dessert and/or are reluctant to try. Well as it turns out, the combination of cheese and apple pie is totally underrated! A little salty, a little sweet, a lot of satisfaction. Today we’re adding sharp cheddar cheese to my beloved all butter pie crust, then filling it with a luscious apple pie filling that’s sprinkled with… you guessed it… cheese. Will you just look at this cheesy buttery flaky perfection? This holiday season is basically screaming for APPLE CHEDDAR!
This Apple Cheddar Pie Is:
Like regular apple pie, but totally enhanced Mostly sweet, a little savory Extra buttery and mega flaky Filled with gooey cinnamon apples For cheese lovers!
Let’s Start With the Cheddar Pie Crust
Watch the video tutorial in my all butter pie crust post. We’re doing the same thing here, just adding cheese. This pie dough yields 2 crusts: 1 for the bottom of the pie and 1 for the top. Look at all these flaky layers! This is after we cut the dough in half. ↓ ↓
How to Roll Out Pie Dough
After you chill the pie dough, roll out 1 disc. Keep a small bowl of flour nearby to keep your work surface, rolling pin, and hands lightly floured, which helps prevent the pie dough from sticking. When rolling pie dough out, always start from the center and work your way out in all directions, turning the dough as you go. If the pie dough feels too warm or the butter is melting, stop. Lift it up, place on a baking sheet, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before continuing.
Cheddar Apple Pie Filling
It’s finally time to fill our pie! This apple pie filling is the same exact filling I use for my classic apple pie recipe. However, I skipped the lemon juice since it didn’t pair very well with the cheddar. (I usually add lemon juice to brighten up the flavor.) I love that there’s no pre-cooking involved. Simply mix the apple pie filling ingredients together and fill your pie. Here are my tips for the best apple pie filling:
Use a mix of tart and sweet apples, such as 3–4 Granny Smith apples and 3 Fuji apples. Here is a complete list of the best apples for baking. Slice apples into 1/4-inch slices, so the apples aren’t thin and flimsy. This is the same size I recommend for apple cobbler. Add flour to bind the apples together. Layer and tuck the apples into the crust tightly so there’s no spacious air pockets.
How to Braid + Lattice Pie Crust
We have a 2nd cheddar pie crust to use and you can top this pie however you’d like! Use my pie crust designs page for inspiration. Here I decided on a traditional lattice topping with some regular strips, some braided strips, and crimped edges. Let me teach you how to do all 3:
Video Tutorial: Lattice Pie Crust Video Tutorial: How to Braid Pie Crust Video Tutorial: How to Crimp and Flute Pie Crust
I crimped the edges of the pie crust with a fork and used an apple cookie cutter for some cute shapes on top. 🙂 Have fun with this part and get creative. You could also skip the top pie crust and use the topping from my beloved apple crumble pie. YUM! Baker’s Tip: No matter how you decorate your top pie crust, I recommend chilling the entire pie in the refrigerator or freezer as your oven preheats. The colder the pie dough, the more likely it will hold its beautiful shape in the oven. I do this with every single pie I bake, including the one in these photos! Filled with thick apples, each slice of this apple cheddar pie is perfectly satisfying. I’m confident this dessert will draw a crowd at your holiday table this year. Find more pie inspiration in my roundup of favorite Thanksgiving pie recipes! This recipe is part of Sally’s Pie Week, an annual tradition where I share a handful of new recipes that fit into the pie/crisp/tart category. Join the community below!
