Bacon-Crumble Apple Pie
April 2008
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 1 hr
- 1/2pound sliced bacon
- 1/2cup flour
- 1/3cup light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
- 1/2cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 golden delicous apples (about 1 1/2 pounds total)peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick)
- 1/4cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1 9-inch store-bought pie shell, prebaked according to package directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees . In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp; drain and crumble. In a medium bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar; add the butter and, using your fingers, incorporate the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in the bacon and cheese; refrigerate.
- Line a baking sheet with foil. In a medium bowl, toss the apples with the granulated sugar and lemon peel. Transfer to the pie shell and sprinkle with the topping. Place the pie on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Cover loosely with foil and bake until golden and the apples are tender when pierced, 40 to 45 minutes; let cool before serving.
Tip
Get ahead
- Make the crumble topping up to two days in advance.