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Brown Butter and Cheddar Apple Pie
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kschurms
November 15, 2019
I was super excited to try this pie for a while, but I found it a little disappointing. The crust was interesting - the cheddar definitely came through and it almost tasted like a goldfish or cheez-it. It could have benefited from some herbs like rosemary or thyme maybe. The filling was super bland, even though I added cinnamon to it. Definitely could have used more spices there.
Jared K.
October 22, 2018
I thought the crust was really great but the filling was a little bland. Will add some more spices next time (cinnamon etc.) and will add a little more cheddar to the crust.
Laurence C.
November 10, 2016
Hi Midge, I realize it's been a while since you posted this pie, but I'm hoping you still get alerts from comments :)
I am planning to make this pie this weekend - how far in advance can I make it? Could I do part on Friday and part Saturday morning? The entire thing Friday and serve Saturday? Would you refrigerate?
Thank you!
I am planning to make this pie this weekend - how far in advance can I make it? Could I do part on Friday and part Saturday morning? The entire thing Friday and serve Saturday? Would you refrigerate?
Thank you!
Midge
December 7, 2016
Sorry I didn't respond earlier-- I'm actually not getting alerts and I'm not sure why. In any case, I'd love to know what you ended up doing and how it turned out.
Angel
September 16, 2013
I made this pie today, and it is delightful. I absolutely love this crust, and will use it in other recipes. Midge- I apologize upfront for varying the recipe, however I followed ATK method of using vodka instead of water for making the crust. Amazing all around. Thank you for sharing and congratulations on the achievement!
graemefouste
November 20, 2012
Amazing apple pie and it is seriously heaven. The crust makes this soooo good.
FoodieFlirt
October 26, 2011
Midge, I made this pie over the weekend and it is perfection. A perfect balance of savory and sweet and the pie crust... fabulous! Thank you for sharing!
hausproud
December 9, 2010
Made this for our town library's pie sale, and received the ultimate compliment....librarian bought it the night before and didn't even put it in the sale!!! Happily I made a second one for us to have at home and it was truly delicious, especially for breakfast. Great recipe!
Midge
December 9, 2010
I love it! Thanks so much for your note. I'm thrilled you liked it. Love pie for breakfast.
TheThinChef
October 25, 2010
Just getting around to perusing this recipe, and I can't wait to make it! I'm sure I'm in the minority here, but I tend to not really love apple pie b/c of the spices in the filling—so this is perfect. Plus the cheddar crust...yes, please!
Midge
October 27, 2010
Thanks ThinChef. I'm totally with you on the spices, same reason I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin pie. Hope you try it. And congrats on your cauliflower win!
lapadia
September 30, 2010
Congrats on being the runner-up, what an exciting few days this has been, shared with you and your delicious pie - which I definitely look forward to trying very soon; Honey Crisps are my fave and I believe from my state! My offer stands; look me up if you come back out to the PacNW, so that we can cook something up!
lapadia
October 19, 2010
Hi Midge, FYI...I just made your pie it is delicious and was fun to make! Thanks for the recipe...
fiveandspice
September 28, 2010
What an awesome pie! The brown butter move is inspired! As an - apparently - fellow JPite, I might just figure out where you live and come knocking at the door the next time I smell anything baking ;).
eriin_83
September 28, 2010
I made this on Sunday afternoon. Fantastic way to spend a lazy fall day - truly delicious results. I swapped Gala's for the Cortlands because Cortlands aren't available in my area yet. I don't think the pie suffered for this. When I spoke of it to my family they agreed it reminded them of my great grandmother, who I'm told used to say "Apple pie without cheese is like a hug with out a squeeze." :o) Many thanks for sharing this recipe.
Midge
September 28, 2010
What a great saying, and so true! I'm so happy you liked it. Love baking on Sunday afternoons too.
Jennifer A.
September 24, 2010
congratulations, Midge! I cannot wait to try you recipe this weekend.
halfasiangirl
September 24, 2010
This is a must try! Apple pie with browned butter is a fantastic idea. Congratulations on being a finalist :)
adamnsvetcooking
September 23, 2010
Congrads on a great recipe and a nomination!!! I will be making this after we go apple picking!
TheWimpyVegetarian
September 23, 2010
Congrats Midge!! Your pie looks wonderful. Love cheese in my pie crusts now, and this is a great combo with the apples!
lapadia
September 23, 2010
Midge, What a SMALL WORLD this is!!! I was born, raised and graduated from high school in Port Townsend, and yes, it is such a beautiful area! Let me know if you ever come back this way...and we can make pies!!!!
gingerroot
September 23, 2010
Congratulations on being a finalist!! I am looking forward to trying this - this sounds fantastic.
lapadia
September 23, 2010
Congratulations Midge, I am honored to be a finalist with you...love your pie combo esp. browned butter; as I commented 10 days ago!
Midge
September 23, 2010
Likewise lapadia! I noticed you live in Gig Harbor. I lived in Port Townsend for a year, so beautiful out there!
helicopterina
September 25, 2010
I'm about 10 minutes from pulling this pie out of the oven and the house smells just heavenly!!!! I'm gonna eat a slice, even if the hour will be ridiculously late....
mrslarkin
September 23, 2010
Congrats, Midge!! I'm going apple picking this weekend. Might have to try this mighty fine pie! What's a Honey Crisp similar to?
Midge
September 23, 2010
Thanks so much mrslarkin. Not sure what a honeycrisp is similar to; they are super crispy and great for eating. I was pleasantly surprised with how well they worked in the pie.
Midge
September 23, 2010
Wow, thanks! That was some seriously steep pie competition. I feel so honored!
WinnieAb
September 23, 2010
I love the butter and lard combo- I do that a lot when I make crust...
This looks spectacular. I just picked up a bunch of honeycrisp apples from my fav local apple farm and hope to make this over the weekend ;)
This looks spectacular. I just picked up a bunch of honeycrisp apples from my fav local apple farm and hope to make this over the weekend ;)
Midge
September 23, 2010
Thank you. Honeycrisps are my favorite, though golden delicious are right up there.
Midge
September 14, 2010
Thanks so much for the nice comments everyone. I see a lot of pie in my future with all these amazing recipes.
gingerroot
September 17, 2010
Mmmm...this sounds so so good, apples and cheddar are one of my favorite pairings. I agree with you, I can imagine eating pie for the rest of the year with all of these fabulous offerings (including this one!!).
TheWimpyVegetarian
September 14, 2010
I love browned butter and apples! Wonderful combination of flavors allowing the apples to remain the star. And I love cheese in a crust.
lapadia
September 13, 2010
Nice! Like your choice of ingredients to combine with these beautiful apples.
thirschfeld
September 13, 2010
Like the silky texture lard gives to a crust, like nothing else. Looks like a great pie.
mrslarkin
September 13, 2010
Midge, this looks and sounds glorious. Love cheddar with my slice o pie.
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