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French Custard Pie with Apples

Delicious French Custard Pie with Apples for Cozy Evenings

A delightful French Custard Pie with Apples that brings back nostalgic flavors of baked apples and vanilla, perfect for cozy evenings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter chilled
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
For the Filling
  • 4 large apples peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Topping
  • 1 tablespoon butter dotted on the filling

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pie Dish
  • Saucepan
  • Rolling Pin
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, butter, sugar, and salt. Mix until resembling coarse crumbs. Add the egg and knead into a smooth dough. Let it rest.
  3. Roll out the dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Place it in a 9-inch pie dish, trim excess dough, and dock the bottom with a fork.
  4. In a separate bowl, toss the sliced apples with sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Let sit to meld flavors.
  5. Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust, spreading it evenly. Dot with pieces of butter.
  6. In a saucepan, heat the milk and vanilla until steaming. Gradually whisk in the remaining sugar until dissolved. Pour over the apple filling.
  7. Bake for 50 minutes or until custard is set and crust is golden brown. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling it out and avoid overbaking to maintain a creamy custard.

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