Like the combo of apples and cheddar?
Here’s a galette version, delicious!
“An apple pie without the cheese is like a kiss without the squeeze.”
Elise Bauer
As in, “are you kidding?”
If this is you, I understand.
But just let the idea percolate a little while.
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Apples and cheese are good together, right?
A slice of apple with a slice of cheesebare, naked perfection.
Because apples are both sweet and a little tart, and cheese is salty with plenty of umami.
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So your taste buds are firing on all cylinders when you eat them in combination.
So, you’ll have to just trust me on this one.
Like “where has this been all my life?”
Elise Bauer
I’m speaking from experience here.
I have shunned the idea since the first time I heard of it.
All I can say is WOW.
Elise Bauer
Thank you New England.
For more information on which apple varieties are best for baking, check out ourGuide to Apples.
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
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Sprinkle the butter cubes over the flour.
Gather the mixture with your hands and form a ball.
Shape the ball into a disk.
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Prepare a large bowl half filled with water.
Remove the apple quarters from the water.
Return the apple slices to the acidulated water.
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Drain the apple slices.
Place the apple slices back in the now empty bowl.
Sprinkle with maple syrup and cinnamon and gently toss so that the apple slices are lightly coated with both.
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Add the minute tapioca and the lemon zest.
On a clean, lightly floured, flat surface, place the disk of dough.
Roll out with a rolling pin to an even thickness and about 14 inches wide.
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Gently move the rolled out pastry dough to a parchment lined baking sheet.
It’s okay if some of the apple slices overlap a little.
Sprinkle the top of the apples with grated cheddar cheese.
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Gently fold the dough up over the apple slices, forming pleats with the dough every few inches.
Sprinkle the egg washed crust with coarse sugar.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes (until beginning to brown) at 400F (205C).
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Cool until just lightly warm before serving.
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