"This pie isn’t for dessert. It’s packed with tender apples and pork and wrapped up in a crispy cheddar herb crust...."
INGREDIENTS
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Crust:
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tsp dried sage, finely crumbled
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1/2 tsp table salt
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16 tablespoons (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
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3 oz sharp Cheddar cheese, finely grated
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6 to 8 tbsp ice water
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1 egg blended with 1 tablespoon water
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Fresh sage leaves for garnish (optional)
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Filling:
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1 1/2 lbs (about 3 large) sweet apples, unpeeled, cored and chopped
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1 1/2 lbs (about 3 large) tart apples, unpeeled, cored and chopped
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
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1 small onion, very finely chopped
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2 lbs ground pork
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1 tbsp light brown sugar, firmly packed
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1 tsp kosher salt
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/2 tsp ground ginger
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1/4 tsp ground cloves
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1/4 tsp ground allspice
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3 1/2 tbsp plain breadcrumbs