Bacon-Crumble Apple Pie

Submitted by CookingONTheSide

"Bacon and apple pie? Sounds interesting so I had to save it here. Recipe is from Rachael Ray's magazine."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb sliced bacon
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1⁄3 cup light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
• 1⁄2 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3 golden delicious apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated
• 1 (9 inch) store-bought pie shells, prebaked according to package directions

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp; drain and crumble.
3. In medium bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar, add the butter and, using your fingers, incorporate the butter until the mixture is crumbly.
4. Stir in the bacon and cheese; refrigerate.
5. Line a baking sheet with foil.
6. In medium bowl, toss the apples with the granulated sugar and lemon peel.
7. Transfer to the pie shell and sprinkle with the topping.
8. Place the pie on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
9. Cover loosely with foil and bake until golden and the apples are tender when pierced, 40-45 minutes.
10. Let cool before serving.

Reviews

[Marla Swoffer]

It really doesn't get much better than this--total comfort food. I wanted the bacon to permeate the pie, so I briefly sauteed the apples in the bacon grease, and then mixed them with the sugar, omitting the lemon peel. I also used various old apples which made them tenderize faster, so I only had to bake it for about 20 minutes, though I did increase the heat to 425. I actually made this for dinner and it was a huge hit with my husband and kids--everyone had seconds! Next time I may add more cheese and maybe mix some in with the apples.