Apple Of Her Eye Pie

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Oh my gosh. This pie is sooo good. Apples and cheddar compliment each other very nicely here - what else can i say? try this one instead of your old standby apple pie recipe.

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Steps

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For pastry: combine flour , sugar , mustard and salt.

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Cut in butter and shortening with a pastry blender.

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Stir in cheese.

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Sprinkle in water , 2 tablespoons at a time , tossing with a fork until dough can be gathered in a ball.

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Knead , divide into slightly unequal halves , and chill 45 minutes.

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For filling: cut apples into chunks.

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Toss with butter and remaining ingredients.

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Roll out smaller portion of dough and fit into a 9-inch pie pan.

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Fill with apples.

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Roll out remaining dough and fit on top.

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Sprinkle with topping , cut slits in top.

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Bake at 350f degrees for 1 1 / 4 hours.

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Ingredients

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flour, sugar, dried mustard, salt, unsalted butter, shortening, sharp cheddar cheese, ice water, tart apples, cornstarch, cinnamon, lemon, vanilla