Apple Pie with Cheese
Published 5/18/2023
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All things sweet and savory come together with this apple pie with cheese! We’re using a pre-made crust, a traditional apple pie filling and an amazing cheesy crumbly topping.
The BEST Apple Pie with Cheese
Sounds like it could be an interesting flavor combo, but trust us! You’ll absolutely love it! This apple pie with cheese comes together in a few simple steps, and will be ready to enjoy in no time.
Plus, it the sweet and savory flavors are oh so delicious. Apple + cheddar are a flavor match made in heaven 😀
why you’ll love it!
Semi-homemade with a pre-made, frozen crust = under an hour cook time from start to finish!
Deliciously cheesy crumble topping the whole family will love.
Easy to find ingredients — can’t beat that!
Apple Pie with Cheese Ingredients
The ingredients for this apple pie with cheese comes down to 2 simple elements. The filling and the crumble topping. You’ll need:
Filling
- Granny smith apples
- Sugar
- Light brown sugar
- Cinnamon
- All purpose flour
- Lemon juice
- Frozen pie crust (we used this one!)
Crumble topping
- All purpose flour
- Rolled oats
- Brown sugar
- Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Unsalted butter
How to Make Apple Pie with Cheese
For the Filling
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ and place your pie crust on a baking sheet.
- Peel and core the granny smith apples, and then slice the apples into ¼ inch pieces and transfer them into a large bowl.
- Next add the sugars, cinnamon, flour, and lemon juice to the apple bowl. Toss until all of the slices are completely covered in the sugar mixture. Yum!
- Transfer the apple mixture into the pie crust and set aside.
For the Crumble Topping
- To make the topping, add the flour, oats, sugar, and cheddar into a bowl and stir with a fork.
- Pour the melted butter into the crumble mixture and mix until the flour and sugar are a wet sand consistency.
- Place the pie on a baking sheet and sprinkle the crumble all over the top. Bake at 350ºF for 55 minutes. When the pie is done, let rest for 30 minutes before serving so that the center can thicken.
- Slice and enjoy with your favorite toppings!
Top Tips for Perfect Apple Pie with Cheese
It is important to bake the pie on a cookie sheet: In the beginning the apples will overflow in the crust, but they will settle and sink while baking.
You can certainly mix up the spices in this more traditional apple pie filling: Adding nutmeg and/or clove or vanilla can bring great warm flavor profiles.
Do not to adjust the crumble topping: Crumble toppings can be finicky, and can make or break a pie. This one comes out perfectly crispy on top 😀
try it!
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FAQs
Yes! Apple pie with cheese is an amazing combination of sweet and savory, with the cheddar cheese infused into the crust and/or topping. Ours is mixed in with the crumble topping and then baked to melty and crispy perfection.
Cheddar cheese is the perfect match for apple pie.
We love serving our apple pie with cheese topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Whipped cream is also delicious!
Storage
This apple pie with cheese needs to be covered and stored in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 5 days in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container.
Apple Pie with Cheese
Ingredients
Filling
- 2.5 lbs. Granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 9-inch frozen pie crust
Crumble topping
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ cup sharp cheddar, shredded
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Filling
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ and place your pie crust on a baking sheet.
- Peel and core the granny smith apples. Slice the apples into ¼ inch pieces and transfer them into a large bowl.
- Next add the sugars, cinnamon, flour, and lemon juice to the apple bowl. Toss until all of the slices are completely covered in the sugar mixture.
- Transfer the apple mixture into the pie crust and set aside.
Crumble Topping
- To make the topping, add the flour, oats, sugar, and cheddar into a bowl and stir with a fork.
- Pour the melted butter into the crumble mixture and mix until the flour and sugar are a wet sand consistency.
- Place the pie on a baking sheet and sprinkle the crumble all over the top. Bake at 350ºF for 55 minutes. When the pie is done, let rest for 30 minutes before serving so that the center can thicken.
Tips & Notes
- It is important to bake the pie on a cookie sheet. In the beginning the apples will overflow in the crust, but they will settle and sink while baking.
- You can certainly mix up the spices in this more traditional apple pie filling. Adding nutmeg and/or clove or vanilla can bring great warm flavor profiles. However, it is important not to adjust the crumble topping. Crumble toppings can be finicky. This one comes out perfectly crispy on top.
Watch It
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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