Cook the Book: Cheese-Straw Apple Pie

Ingredients

  • For the crust:
  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening, cut into pieces
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 or 2 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
  • 2 1/3 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons ice water
  • For the filling:
  • 5 large, tart apples
  • 1/2 large lemon
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into six parts

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