Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust
A deep double crust apple pie with a sharp cheddar pastry, the way they serve it in New England.
- Time2 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.69 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rub the flour, cold butter and a pinch of salt together with your fingertips until it looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in the cheddar.
- 2
Add half the beaten egg and the iced water and mix to a dough. Split into two discs, one slightly bigger, wrap and chill for 45 minutes.
45 min - 3
Toss the apples with the sugar, cornflour, cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon juice. Leave for 15 minutes so they release some juice.
15 min - 4
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) with a baking tray inside. Roll out the bigger disc and line a 23 cm pie dish. Pile in the apples and dot with the butter.
- 5
Roll out the second disc, lay it over the top, trim, crimp the edges and cut four slits for steam. Brush with the rest of the egg.
- 6
Bake the pie on the hot tray for 20 minutes, then turn the oven down to 180°C (160°C fan) and bake for 40 minutes until deep golden and the juices bubble through the slits.
60 min - 7
Cool for at least 1 hour so the filling sets, then serve warm or cold.
60 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
