Serious Eats Cook The Book: Cheese-straw Apple Pie Recipe

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Net Carbs are 9% of calories per serving, at 27g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats Cook The Book: Cheese-straw Apple Pie Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 9% of calories per serving, at 27g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food contains trans fat, a type of fat that's considered extremely unhealthy. Trans-fatty acids elevate bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. And increases the likelihood for heart disease, strokes, and Type 2 diabetes. The FDA has mostly banned high amounts of trans-fatty acids in prepared foods, but you can still find trans fat quantities on food labels. Especially for most fast-food meals. Learn more about unhealthy fats.

Serious Eats Cook The Book: Cheese-straw Apple Pie Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 18 servings   ( 123 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 286
Total Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 40mg
Sodium: 285mg
Total Carbohydrates: 29g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 10g
Protein: 7g
Calcium: 130mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 119mg Vitamin A: 124mcg
Vitamin C: 1mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • For the crust:
  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening, cut into pieces
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 or 2 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
  • 2 1/3 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons ice water
  • For the filling:
  • 5 large, tart apples
  • 1/2 large lemon
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into six parts

Instructions

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