Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust
By radiantkd Dessert, Favorites, Holiday, Kids, Thanksgiving
February 4, 2017
A lovely variation of an apple pie that is gluten free.
- Prep: 1 hr 30 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 6-8 servings
Directions
For crust:
In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. With pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter and shortening until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
Stir in ice water just until dough comes together. Stir in cheese and combine well.
Form dough into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour.
For Filling:
Combine apples, juice and cinnamon in a large saucepan. Bring to boil.
Once apple mixture boils, lower heat to simmer and cook down 10-15 min.
Return to boil and thicken by adding cornstarch mixture. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in Vanilla.
To Assemble:
Spoon apple mixture into 9″ pie pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 450 degrees fahrenheit.
On lightly floured surface, quickly roll out the crust into a 13″ round. Drape the crust over the apples and crimp edges to seal. With a sharp knife, cut 2 or 3 slits in dough for steam vents.
Place pie plate on a baking sheet and place in 450 degree oven. Bake 20 minutes. Reduce oven temp to 350 F and bake 15 minutes more or until crust is golden and apples are tender. Let cool at least 30 minutes before cutting.
Ingredients
Crust:
1 cup oat or brown rice flour, or a combination of both
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3 TBS cold butter
3 TBS Crisco or other solid veg shortening
1/3 cup iced water
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Filling:
2 1/2 lbs apples, peeled, cored and sliced
2 cups unsweetened apple juice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 TBS cornstarch dissolved in
2 TBS apple juice