Apple Of Her Eye Pie Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Of Her Eye Pie

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar + 3/4 cup granulated sugar + 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• Dried Mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Unsalted Butter
• 1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• Ice Water
• Tart Apples
• Cornstarch
• Cinnamon
• Lemon
• Vanilla

How to Make Apple Of Her Eye Pie

1. **Make the crust:** In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
2. Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter and 1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
4. Gradually add ice water, 2 tablespoons at a time, mixing with a fork until the dough just comes together.
5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 2-3 times. Divide the dough into two unequal portions (one slightly larger than the other). Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 45 minutes.
6. **Prepare the filling:** Peel, core, and chop 6 medium apples (about 6 cups).
7. In a large bowl, toss the apples with 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice.
8. **Assemble the pie:** On a lightly floured surface, roll out the smaller portion of dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer to a 9-inch pie plate.
9. Pour the apple filling into the pie crust.
10. Roll out the larger portion of dough and place it over the filling. Trim and crimp the edges to seal.
11. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Brush the top with a little milk or cream for a golden brown crust.
12. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 75-85 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, cover the edges with foil.