Cheese Crumble Apple Pie

This tasty pie has a cinnamon apple filling laced with shredded cheddar cheese and a brown sugar crumble topping.

Recipe Ingredients:

Crumble Topping:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 tablespoons butter

For Filling:
6 tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. For Crumble Topping: Combine 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly; set aside.
3. For Filling: Toss together 6 thinly sliced apples and lemon juice. Mix together shredded cheddar cheese, 4 teaspoons flour, and 1/4 teaspoons nutmeg; toss with the apples. Arrange in unbaked pie shell. Sprinkle with the Crumble Topping.
4. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until apples are tender.

Makes 8 servings.