CRUST:

1 c. flour
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar (2 oz.)
1/4 c. butter
3-4 tbsp. cold water

FILLING:

3/4 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. firm packed brown sugar
3 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
6 c. thin sliced tart apples
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

TOPPING:

1/2 c. EACH flour and firm packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar (2 oz.)
1/4 c. butter

Crust: Combine flour and salt. Cut in cheese and butter. Add water a tablespoon at a time until dough holds together. Roll, fit into a 9 inch plate. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Filling: Mix first 4 ingredients. Sprinkle lemon juice over apples. Combine with nut mixture and spoon into crust.

Topping: Combine dry ingredients. Cut in cheese and butter. Sprinkle over apples. Cover edges of pie with aluminum foil to prevent overbrowning. Bake 45 minutes. Remove foil last 10 minutes. Serve warm.