Claire Saffitz brings a fresh spin to a fall classic with this Apple Cheddar Pie, featuring a flaky, buttery cheddar crust and caramelized apple filling that's perfect for Thanksgiving 2025 or any holiday dessert table.
In this video, Claire walks through her signature pie dough - made with aged cheddar cheese, all-purpose flour, and cold butter - before layering in a macerated mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples, demerara sugar, vanilla extract, and a hint of bitters and cider vinegar for balance.
The result? A golden, savory-sweet pie that's crisp on the outside, tender in the middle, and unlike any apple pie you've had before.
