Apple Custard Pie
📜 Collection: Elizabeth Knee Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful vintage Apple Custard Pie featuring spiced, thinly sliced apples baked under a silky, smooth custard. A perfect comforting dessert that can also be customized with peaches or pears.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 1 hour 10 mins | 1 hour | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Pie pan
- Blender or mixer
- Mixing bowl
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Apple Layer
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cups | Apples | thinly sliced, fresh |
| 1/4 tsp | Nutmeg | |
| 1/2 tsp | Cinnamon | |
| 1 tbsp | Flour | |
| 1 | Pie Crust | pastry-lined pie pan |
Custard Filling
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | Applesauce | unsweetened |
| 1 cup | Milk | |
| 2 tsp | Vanilla Extract | |
| 3 | Eggs | |
| 1/4 cup | Flour |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Apple Base
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a mixing bowl, toss together the 2 cups thinly sliced fresh apples, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1 tbsp flour until the fruit is evenly coated.
- Spread the spiced apple mixture evenly into the bottom of a 1 pastry-lined pie pan.
Step 2: Blend and Pour Custard
- Using a blender or electric mixer, whip together the remaining filling ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1 cup milk, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 3 eggs, and 1/4 cup flour until completely smooth and slightly frothy.
- Gently pour the custard mixture into the pie pan directly over the arranged sliced apples.
Step 3: Bake and Cool
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven at 400°F for 10 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the custard has set in the center and is beautifully golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Store refrigerated before serving.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This pie is best served chilled and can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For a delicious variation, substitute the apples with fresh sliced peaches or pears.
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