Friday 14 November 2008

Apple and Cheddar Pie

Apple and Cheddar Pie
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For the pastry
125g salted butter
250g self raising flour
50g strong Cheddar, grated
1 egg

For the filling
2kg apples - I used lots of Bramley for sharpness but it is your choice
1 tsp cinnamon
A handful of sultanas
100g soft brown sugar
25g butter

1 - Pre-heat the oven to GM4/Fan 160C/180C.
2 - To make the pastry, put the flour and butter into a food processor and pulse until you have what looks like breadcrumbs. Put in the cheese and pulse. Finally, drop in the egg and pulse and begin to drizzle in cold water until it comes together into a ball. This can all be done by hand too. Wrap in Clingfilm and place into the fridge for 30 minutes.
3 - While the pastry is resting, peel and core the apples. Cut in half then slice into 1cm slices and place into a large bowl. Sprinkle in the cinnamon, sultanas and sugar and combine thoroughly.
4 - Butter and line a 20cm spring form cake tin. Remove the pastry from the fridge and cut off 1 third and leave aside. Roll out the larger piece of pastry and line the cake tin, leaving the excess hanging over the sides. Pile in the apple mixture, pressing down gently.
5 - Roll out the remaining piece of pastry. Beat an egg and dampen the edges of the pie. Place the pastry over and press down the edges with a fork or thumb. Cut off the excess and make optional decorations for your pie.
6 - Brush the top of the pie with the beaten egg, poke a couple of holes into the centre to allow steam to escape and sprinkle with a little sugar. Bake on the middle shelf for 45-60 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
7 - Allow to cool slightly then serve in large slices with cream, ice cream or crème fraiche.

12 comments:

Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...

It is wonderful to hear good news amidst all the doom and gloom the world has to offer of late. That is one savvy little boy reading cooking mags at his age..is this the next David Hall:D

Susan from Food Blogga said...

We could all use a heart-lifting story like this, David. Thanks for spreading the good cheer and leaving behind the birth stones. :)

Jacqueline Meldrum said...

I cannot imagine what the combination of apples and cheddar in a pie would be like, at all! It is definietly one to ponder on. Nice post David! You are such a sweetie :)

Lisa Turner said...

I've been spending more time in the kitchen lately in an attempt to create more positive energy too. In fact, I made an apple tart yesterday. I'm loving the sound of this pie. Delicious!

Anonymous said...

Something to try. Nice story.

Amanda at Little Foodies said...

Bring on the emotion Mr Hall, you know we all love it.

I would love to try this. Don't think I'd make it for fear I wouldn't like it but if I ever see it I promise to try it.

Take care. xx

Rosie said...

What a lovely post David about little Josh and his proud parents :)

Your pie sounds really good!! I have made apple pie with cheese before so I know how gorgeous this one must taste.

Rosie x

Aimée said...

What a cutie Josh is!
Nice to connect with you on FB, David. Are you making your Christmas cake this year?

Lysy said...

This looks delicious! I found your blog by looking for ginger biscuit recipes - just tried the ginger and oat ones with great success - thanks!

Lysy

Sam Sotiropoulos said...

Apple and cheddar is a fantastic combination. Love this pie.

Be Well,

Sam

Anonymous said...

How's it going young man? Apple pie and cheese, I'd give it a go. Nice story too. Hope life's great.

Jan said...

Apples and cheese, the perfect combination. Sounds wonderful.

And all the best to your friends and their lovely little boy. It looks like you have a fan for life there. :-)

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