Apple Pie With Cheddar Cheese Crust

	Here is your typical apple pie with a slight twist. It has cheddar cheese in the crust and what a nice twist it is! Prep:45m Cook:35m Servings:8	Lor

Ingredients:

Crust:
1-1/2 cups flour
dash of salt
1/2 cup shortening ~ cold
1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Note: I like the Old white sharp cheddar cheese for this crust
4-6 Tablespoons water
small splash of vinegar
Filling:
1/2 cup sugar(brown or white - both work well)
2 Tablespoons flour or 1-1/2 Tablespoons corn starch
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
6 cups sliced peeled apples
2 Tablespoons butter or margarine

Directions:

Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
Combine flour & salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Blend in cheese.
Sprinkle with water while mixing lightly with a fork; form into ball. Divide dough in half.
Roll one part to 11" circle on lightly floured surface.
Place in 9" pie plate.
Combine sugar, flour, & cinnamon.
Mix with apples.
Place mixture in pie shell and dot with margarine.
Roll out remainder of dough to 11" circle; place over apples.
Pinch and seal edges of crust & flute.
Cut slits in top of pastry to allow steam to escape.
Bake at 425 degree F, for 30-35 minutes.