Cheddar Crust Apple Pie

Ingredients

Pie

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar
• 3 to 4 tablespoons cold water
• 5 cups thinly sliced, peeled cooking apples
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cheddar Crunch Topping

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)

Instructions

Pie

1. In a mixing bowl, stir together 1 cup flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
2. Cut in the shortening to the size of small peas. Stir in cheese. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water over part of the mixture; toss with a fork. Repeat until all is moistened. Form into a ball.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to form a 12 inch circle. Ease into a 9 inch pie plate. Trim to 1/2 inch beyond edge of plate; fold under pastry. Finish edge. Do not prick pastry.
4. In a bowl, combine apples, sugar, 1/4 cup flour, cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Transfer to crust.
5. Prepare topping. Sprinkle over filling. Cover edge with foil.
6. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes. Remove foil.
7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes more, until top is golden and fruit is tender.

Cheddar Crunch Topping

1. In a bowl, stir together sugar, flour and salt.
2. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
3. Gently stir in Cheddar cheese.