Apple Cheddar Pie With Sweet Potato Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients

CRUST
1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
FILLING
1 apple, peeled, cored and grated (I use a Granny Smith)
1/2 cup sweet wine (a dessert wine is best)
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups cream
1 pinch nutmeg

Preparation

Crust:
In a bowl combine all ingredients; mix well.
Press dough into a large greased pie plate.
Filling:
Marinate apple in wine for about 2 hours approx; drain well.
Sprinkle apple and cheese over base of pie crust.
Beat eggs and cream together; add nutmeg.
Pour into pie crust and bake for 180\u00b0C (350\u00b0F) for 45 minutes in a preheated oven.
Leave to stand in the plate for 15 minutes before cutting.