vermont mcintosh apple pie with chedder crust

Ingredients For vermont mcintosh apple pie with chedder crust

• 1 1/2 c

  all-purpose flour
• 1/2 c

  shortening
• 1 1/2 c

  grated chedder cheese
• 4 to 6 Tbsp

  ice water
• FILLING
• 2 md

  mcintosh apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
• 1 Tbsp

  water
• 1 Tbsp

  brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp

  cinnamon
• 1/2 c

  sugar
• 2/3 c

  heavy cream
• 1/4 c

  grated rind and juice of one orange or lemon
• 1/4 c

  sherry (i used apple cider)
• 3

  eggs,well beaten
• can add a meringue on top