Wensleydale Apple Pie

A traditional English apple pie layered with sliced Wensleydale cheese and encased in crisp shortcrust pastry.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 713.5 kcals 2854 kcals
Carbohydrates 80.8 grams 323.2 grams
Fat 39.1 grams 156.4 grams
Protein 9.6 grams 38.5 grams
Cook Time
35 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
Sugar
plus one teaspoon for sprinkling
300
g
Shortcrust Pastry
divided for base and lid
Dairy
150
g
1
unit
Whipped Cream
to serve
Fruits
5
piece
Cooking Apples
peeled and sliced thickly
OilsFats
1
tsp
Lard
for greasing

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Peel the apples and slice them into thick pieces.
  • Simmer apples with 30ml water in a pan until softened but still holding shape.
  • Drain excess liquid and stir in all but 5g of the sugar.
  • Grease a pie dish with lard and line with 200g of rolled pastry.
  • Layer half the apples, then the cheese slices, then the remaining apples into the dish.
  • Cover with the remaining rolled pastry and seal the edges with water and pressure.
  • Brush the top with water and sprinkle with the remaining sugar.
  • Cut two steam vents in the centre of the pastry lid.
  • Bake for 35 minutes at 180°C, reducing to 160°C if browning too quickly.
  • Cool slightly and serve warm with whipped cream.