Sharp cheddar and sweet
apples fill this pie, and a brown sugar-cinnamon streusel makes
a meltingly sweet crumble topping. It's traditional, but not
too traditional, a great change to a fall family favorite.
Apple-Cheddar
Streusel Pie
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 teaspoons butter
1 1/2 pounds apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
- Preheat oven to 375°F
(190°C).
- To make the streusel,
combine first addition of flour, sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon
in a large mixing bowl. Cut butter into dry ingredients until
mixture resembles coarse cornmeal; set aside.
- Toss prepared apples with
lemon juice. Add cheddar cheese, second addition of flour and
nutmeg; toss until well mixed.
- Arrange apple mixture
in pie crust; sprinkle streusel on top.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes
or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool.
Makes 8 servings.