Streusel-Topped Apple Pie

There is nothing comparable to the pairing of apples and cheddar cheese!

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 package pie crust mix (2 crusts)
• 2 cups (8 ounces) Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese, shredded, divided
• 4 cups (about 3 pounds) tart apples, sliced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Prepare one pie crust (1/2 package) according to package directions. Work 1 cup of the Wisconsin Cheddar into crust. Roll dough and line pie plate.
3. Place apples in pastry-lined plate, sprinkling flour and nutmeg evenly over.
4. To prepare topping, combine remaining package of the pie crust mix, sugar and cinnamon. Thoroughly cut in butter. Cover apples with half of topping. Sprinkle with 1 cup Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese and top with remaining topping.
5. Bake for about 40 minutes or until apples are tender.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin