Deep Dish Cranberry-Apple Pie

By CathyD

Friend's recipe that was delicious. Never made it myself!

Ingredients

• Dough:
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• Filling:
• 1 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 6 cups think apple slices
• 2 cups cranberries
• 1 tablespoon butter

Preparation

Step 1

Combine flour, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles course crumbs. Add combined egg and milk to flour mixture. Stir in cheese; form into a ball. Roll two-thirds of dough into a 15" square on a lightly floured surface. Line an 8" square baking dish with dough. Flute edges.

Combine sugar, flour and cinnamon; toss with apples and cranberries. Spoon into pastry shell; dot with butter. oll out remaining dough into 12" square. Cut into 1/2 inch strips. Place strips on fruit to form lattice; press to seal. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.