# Apple Green-Chili Pie With Cheddar Crust and Walnut Streusel **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [November 18, 2010, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-green-chili-pie-with-cheddar-crust-and-walnut-streusel/561086 "2010-11-18T12:48:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ruken](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f475e1/32.png) [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2010, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-green-chili-pie-with-cheddar-crust-and-walnut-streusel/561086/1 "2010-11-18T12:48:12Z")
[linkety](http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/17/dining/17pierex2.html) I said I’d bring pie to Thanksgiving dinner. This one might get me banned. Nonetheless, I am intrigued. Has anyone tasted this monstrosity/delicacy? ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2010, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-green-chili-pie-with-cheddar-crust-and-walnut-streusel/561086/2 "2010-11-18T13:52:13Z")
I haven’t had one as fancied-up as that one (no cheese or streusel) but I’ve had apple-chili pie before and it’s pretty damned good. It’s just regular apple pie with a bit of kick to it, like prepping the apple with red pepper flakes instead of cinnamon. Those who don’t like spicy food won’t like it but those who do will love it. I’d advise you bring an alternative pie just in case. ---
**Author:** ![capybara](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/capybara/32/202_2.png) [@capybara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/capybara)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2010, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-green-chili-pie-with-cheddar-crust-and-walnut-streusel/561086/3 "2010-11-18T21:33:43Z")
I am intrigued and subscribing to the newsletter. Perhaps I will try this one. . . ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2010, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-green-chili-pie-with-cheddar-crust-and-walnut-streusel/561086/4 "2010-11-18T21:37:51Z")
Yum! That recipe just got printed out. I won’t make it for Thanksgiving, but I might for Christmas. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2010, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-green-chili-pie-with-cheddar-crust-and-walnut-streusel/561086/5 "2010-11-18T21:43:12Z")
I’m open-minded enough to give that a try, if someone else made it, but until then, I just can’t see how the flavors would go together at all well. ---
**Author:** ![Lamar\_Mundane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/85f322/32.png) [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2010, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-green-chili-pie-with-cheddar-crust-and-walnut-streusel/561086/6 "2010-11-18T22:26:40Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > I’m open-minded enough to give that a try, if someone else made it, but until then, I just can’t see how the flavors would go together at all well. Really? It sounds amazing to me. Apple pie and cheddar is a classic combination, the walnut streusel will add texture, and the mild green chili adds great flavor and a touch of heat. It may be just a touch too rich and sweet, but the flavor combinations sound amazing. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2010, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-green-chili-pie-with-cheddar-crust-and-walnut-streusel/561086/7 "2010-11-18T22:28:10Z")
That sounds really good! ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2010, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-green-chili-pie-with-cheddar-crust-and-walnut-streusel/561086/8 "2010-11-18T22:31:55Z")
If you like that, then [Thanksgiving Cake Meal](http://www.someecards.com/2010/11/09/thanksgiving-meal-cake-recipe-cook) might tempt. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2010, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-green-chili-pie-with-cheddar-crust-and-walnut-streusel/561086/9 "2010-11-18T23:14:26Z")
> [@](#): > > Apple pie and cheddar is a classic combination Really? This is the first I’ve heard of it. Apples and walnuts are a classic combination, as is peppers and cheddar, but I don’t think I’ve ever had anything that crossed those. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2010, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-green-chili-pie-with-cheddar-crust-and-walnut-streusel/561086/10 "2010-11-18T23:36:46Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > Really? This is the first I’ve heard of it. > > Apples and walnuts are a classic combination, as is peppers and cheddar, but I don’t think I’ve ever had anything that crossed those. I live 5 miles from the largest apple-producing town in California, and every restaurant offers your apple pie with the option of a slice of sharp cheddar on top. More people order it that way than _ala mode_. ---
**Author:** ![Swords\_to\_Plowshares](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b38774/32.png) [@Swords\_to\_Plowshares](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Swords_to_Plowshares)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2010, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-green-chili-pie-with-cheddar-crust-and-walnut-streusel/561086/11 "2010-11-19T00:39:59Z")
Pick any two of those ingredients and they naturally go together (well, maybe not apples and chilis). Considering that is the pie bakery’s signature pie and they are very successful, it probably tastes delicious. ---
**Author:** ![asterion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2010, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-green-chili-pie-with-cheddar-crust-and-walnut-streusel/561086/12 "2010-11-19T00:56:30Z")
> [@Lamar\_Mundane](#): > > Really? It sounds amazing to me. Apple pie and cheddar is a classic combination, the walnut streusel will add texture, and the mild green chili adds great flavor and a touch of heat. > > It may be just a touch too rich and sweet, but the flavor combinations sound amazing. Why mild green chile? It’ll have no bite to it at all, even more so if you have to drain a can instead of getting it fresh or frozen. ---
**Author:** ![joebuck20](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/74df32/32.png) [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2010, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-green-chili-pie-with-cheddar-crust-and-walnut-streusel/561086/13 "2010-11-19T01:11:55Z")
Can you use roasted poblanos in place of Hatch chiles? ---
**Author:** ![Lamar\_Mundane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/85f322/32.png) [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2010, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-green-chili-pie-with-cheddar-crust-and-walnut-streusel/561086/14 "2010-11-19T01:23:01Z")
> [@asterion](#): > > Why mild green chile? It’ll have no bite to it at all, even more so if you have to drain a can instead of getting it fresh or frozen. Green chile has a tremendous ammount of flavor, which is what they are going for in this recipe. A small ammount of heat can add to the bite, but too much just doesn’t work in a dessert. Have you ever tried green chile jam that you see at fairs all the time? It sucks. ---
**Author:** ![asterion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2010, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-green-chili-pie-with-cheddar-crust-and-walnut-streusel/561086/15 "2010-11-19T01:25:44Z")
I grew up in New Mexico. I eat green chile on everything, including having tried the jam. I rather like it. ---
**Author:** ![Gordon\_Urquhart](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/db5fbb/32.png) [@Gordon\_Urquhart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gordon_Urquhart)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2010, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-green-chili-pie-with-cheddar-crust-and-walnut-streusel/561086/16 "2010-11-20T17:17:00Z")
I decided to make this my contribution to our annual Apple Day with friends, in which we all share apple-related foods and beverages. Mine just came out of the oven; smells and looks outstanding, and will report back on the most important aspect later – can’t wait! (If you’re following the recipe from the linked page, don’t forget the cornstarch – it’s kind of hidden underneath the photo and I nearly missed it.) ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2010, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-green-chili-pie-with-cheddar-crust-and-walnut-streusel/561086/17 "2010-11-20T18:39:12Z")
I think if you’re adding heat to an apple pie, you’re better off going with a cinnamon flavored heat rather than a chile flavored one. ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2010, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-green-chili-pie-with-cheddar-crust-and-walnut-streusel/561086/18 "2010-11-21T05:26:52Z")
I will be using this recipe for Thanksgiving and will report my findings promptly thereafter. ---
**Author:** ![Kyla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eada6e/32.png) [@Kyla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyla)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2010, 5:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-green-chili-pie-with-cheddar-crust-and-walnut-streusel/561086/19 "2010-11-21T05:39:45Z")
I posted this to Facebook and immediately a couple of my friends expressed interest in making it. One of them is a professional pastry chef. I hope this works out for me in some way. ---
**Author:** ![Ruken](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f475e1/32.png) [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2010, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-green-chili-pie-with-cheddar-crust-and-walnut-streusel/561086/20 "2010-11-21T14:06:11Z")
> [@joebuck20](#): > > Can you use roasted poblanos in place of Hatch chiles? I don’t see why not. I find them to have a bit less flavor, but the color would be intense. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-green-chili-pie-with-cheddar-crust-and-walnut-streusel/561086.md?page=2)