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FAQ
In the 17th and 18th centuries, a dairy-based sauce often topped English pies, such as custard. Somehow, some folks decided to try out cheddar along the way, and the rest was history. You'll still find this combination on menus and dining tables across the Northeast and Midwest.
Apple pie served with a slice of cheese on top is often referred to as apple pie with cheddar. The combination of the sweet, warm apple pie with the savory and slightly tangy flavor of cheddar cheese is a popular and traditional pairing in some regions.
Our recommendations for apples to pair with cheese include:
- Red Delicious – Cheddar, Camembert, Provolone.
- Fuji – Gorgonzola, Blue Cheese, Fontina, Havarti.
- Ambrosia – Brie, Cream Cheese.
- Braeburn – Camembert, Gouda.
- Cameo – Edam, Blue Cheese, Manchego, Asiago, Chevre or Goat Cheese.
There are very few cheeses that are exactly alike, but they do all share some similar features. Cheese is rich and salty, and it's hard to go wrong with the balance of tart, light and sweet that apples bring. Apples help to not only cleanse the palate but enhance the flavors of the cheese!
While New Englanders like myself are most familiar with the thick slice of extra-sharp cheddar draped over a steaming slice of apple pie, Midwestern traditions often call for baking cheddar right into the pastry to form a savory base for the sweet filling.