Cheddar Crumble Apple Pie recipe

1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell with a high rim

Topping:
1/2 cup unbleached flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
5 teaspoons butter

Combine all the dry ingredients in the topping and cut in the butter until crumbly; set aside.

Filling:
1 1/2 pounds cooking apples, such as Granny Smith, etc.
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2 cups grated cheese
4 teaspoons unbleached flour
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Core, peel and thinly slice apples. Toss apples and lemon juice together. Add cheese, flour and nutmeg, tossing and mixing well. Arrange apples in crust and sprinkle on topping. Bake in preheated 375 degrees F oven for 40 to 50 minutes.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, if desired.