Cheese and Apple Pie
Serves: 6
CRUST:
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
3 tablespoons salad oil
1 1/2 tablespoons ice water
FILLING:
6 apples pared, cored and thinly sliced
1/3 cup agave
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
Cheese and Apple Pie
is from the Cook'n with Agave collection.
CRUST: Cut butter into flour. Add oil slowly and continue mixing until dough is crumbly. Slowly add ice water, adding only enough to make mixture form soft ball. Roll dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Place in 9-inch pie pan, turn under edges and crimp or flute.
FILLING: Combine apples with all ingredients except cheese. Place one-half of apple mixture in prepared pie crust. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated cheese. Repeat layers. Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 325°F and bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until apples are tender.
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