Cheddar-Apple Galette

Ingredients

• 1 (11 ounce) box pie crust mix

• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup apple juice
• 3 golden delicious apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten with 1 tbsp water

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   In large bowl, with a fork, toss together piecrust mix, 1/2 cup of the cheese and the apple juice; shape into a ball.

3. 3

   Roll out on a floured surface to 14-inch circle.

4. 4

   Roll pastry back onto rolling pin; unroll onto a large baking sheet.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, toss together 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar, apples, sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg.

6. 6

   Set aside.

7. 7

   Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese onto center of crust, leaving a 3-inch border.

8. 8

   Mound apple mixture on top of cheese.

9. 9

   Fold edge of crust up and partway over filling.

10. 10

    Brush crust with egg yolk/water mixture.

11. 11

    Bake 35-40 minutes until crust is lightly browned and apples are tender.

12. 12

    Cut into wedgest and serve warm.