Apple Hand Pies with Cheddar Crust | culture: the word on cheese

Apple Hand Pies with Cheddar Crust | culture: the word on cheese

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A twist on the American classic, these mini apple pies marry sweet and savory with the addition of cheddar cheese in their flaky, buttery crust.

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Cooking tools:

  • Rolling pin
  • Pastry brush
  • Microplane
  • Peeler
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Fork
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Plastic wrap
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup 2 sticks cold butter, cubed
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (such as Landaff Creamery Landaff)
  • ½ cup ice water
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
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  • 1 cup ½-inch cubed peeled apple (such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Jonagold)
  • 1 cup ½-inch cubed peeled pear (such as D’Anjou or Bosc)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1½ tablespoons lemon juice (from about ½ lemon, plus more to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (plus more to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar (plus more to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus more to taste)
  • Pinch ground nutmeg (plus more to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk (cream, or water)
  • Coarse sugar or flaky sea salt (for sprinkling)

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