Apple Pie with Cheddar Nut-Thins® Crust

Directions

Pie Dough

1. Step 1 complete

   In a measuring cup, combine 1 cup cold water and cider vinegar; place in the freezer to chill. In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the Cheddar Nut-Thins® until very fine. Add the flour, xanthan gum, cheddar, sugar, and salt and pulse to combine. Add the chilled butter and pulse a few times more, until mixture forms pea-size pieces.

2. Step 2 complete

   Transfer mixture into a large mixing bowl and drizzle in 13 to 14 teaspoons of the chilled vinegar mixture, 2 tablespoons at a time, stirring with a fork until it starts to come together. Dough should be slightly damp. Knead the dough, if needed, just until it begins to come together. Divide in half and gather into discs. Wrap each disc in plastic and transfer to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Filling

1. Step 3 complete

   In a large bowl, combine the apple slices, sugar, flour, brown sugar, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Toss to combine.

2. Step 4 complete

   Working with one disc at a time, remove from refrigerator and turn the dough out onto a clean surface dusted with gluten-free flour. Sprinkle dough with more flour and roll it into a rough circle about a 12-inch round, about ⅛ inch thick. Roll the pie crust onto the rolling pin and drape it over a 9-inch pie plate, pressing lightly against the dish sides. Trim the edge of the crust to create an even overhang, about ½ inch deep.

3. Step 5 complete

   Add the apple mixture to the pie plate in an even layer and dot with pieces of the chilled butter. Transfer to the freezer while you work on the second pie disc. Roll out the remaining dough using the same instructions as the base, and remove pie pan from the freezer, this time draping the second sheet of dough over the apples, pressing the edges to seal the crust. Trim the edge so that there is a 1-inch overhang. Tuck the crust underneath itself so that it’s flush with the pie plate. Crimp the edge with a fork. Freeze the prepared pie for 15 to 30 minutes.

4. Step 6 complete

   Preheat the oven to 400°, with a baking sheet inside.

Topping

1. Step 7 complete

   Beat together the egg and 1 tbsp. water in a small bowl. Remove chilled pie from oven and brush crust with egg wash, then sprinkle with turbinado sugar.

Bake

1. Step 8 complete

   Place the pie on the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25 minutes.

2. Step 9 complete

   Reduce the oven temperature to 350° and bake for an additional 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on a rack at room temperature for at least 3 hours before slicing and serving.