"Old or sharp cheddar cheese adds another dimension of flavor to an otherwise traditional apple pie...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup butter, cold
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2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
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1 tablespoon egg *see note
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5 to 7 tablespoons ice water
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3/4 cup old or sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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8 apples, assorted varieties ( I used Gala, Spartan, Jazz, and Braeburn)
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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3 tablespoons corn starch
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3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes
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3 tablespoons whipping (heavy) cream
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coarse sanding sugar (optional)
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additional shredded cheese, for sprinkling on top