Golden Apple Custard Pie

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A tender, egg-rich custard filled with sweet apple slices, baked to a creamy perfection.
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This Golden Apple Custard Pie offers a luxurious twist on traditional apple desserts. Unlike a standard fruit pie, this version features a rich, creamy custard base made with eggs, milk, and light cream, which envelops tender slices of Golden Delicious apples. The result is a dessert that is silky smooth yet satisfyingly substantial, with the natural sweetness of the apples balanced by a hint of warm nutmeg and vanilla. It’s an elegant yet homey treat that feels special enough for holiday gatherings or a quiet Sunday afternoon. The apples remain distinct within the custard, providing a pleasant textural contrast to the smooth filling. Serve it slightly warm or chilled for a refreshing finish to any meal.

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Golden Apple Custard Pie

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 170.9

Description

This Golden Apple Custard Pie offers a luxurious twist on traditional apple desserts. Unlike a standard fruit pie, this version features a rich, creamy custard base made with eggs, milk, and light cream, which envelops tender slices of Golden Delicious apples. The result is a dessert that is silky smooth yet satisfyingly substantial, with the natural sweetness of the apples balanced by a hint of warm nutmeg and vanilla. It&# 226;ÂÂs an elegant yet homey treat that feels special enough for holiday gatherings or a quiet Sunday afternoon. The apples remain distinct within the custard, providing a pleasant textural contrast to the smooth filling. Serve it slightly warm or chilled for a refreshing finish to any meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Peel, core, and slice the Golden Delicious apples thinly.
  3. Brush the bottom of the unbaked pie shell lightly with softened butter.
  4. Arrange the apple slices in the pie shell in an overlapping pinwheel pattern.
  5. In a large bowl, beat together 3 eggs, 1 1/2 cups milk, 1/2 cup light cream (half-and-half), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup sugar (reserving 2 teaspoons for later).
  6. Carefully spoon the egg mixture over the arranged apples in the pie shell.
  7. Mix the reserved 2 teaspoons of sugar with 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then sprinkle evenly over the top.
  8. Place the pie in a large roasting pan.
  9. Pour enough boiling water into the roasting pan to reach halfway up the sides of the pie pan.
  10. Bake at 400 degrees F (204ðC) for 40 minutes.
  11. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (149ðC) and continue baking until the custard is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes longer.
  12. Cool the pie completely on a wire rack before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 170.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.4g15%
Saturated Fat 3.4g17%
Cholesterol 8.1mg3%
Sodium 112.1mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 21.8g8%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g7%
Sugars 5.3g
Protein 1.7g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Refrigerate leftovers tightly covered for up to 3 days. The custard will firm up further when chilled.

Use a deep-dish pie pan if available to prevent the custard from overflowing during the water bath bake.

Golden Delicious apples hold their shape well and have a mild sweetness, but Granny Smith can be used for a tart contrast.

Handle the pie gently when moving it to the roasting pan to avoid breaking the crust before it sets.

Keywords: apple, custard, pie, dessert, american, baking, cream, eggs, golden delicious, nutmeg, vanilla, water bath, creamy, homestyle, easy, fruit pie, comfort food
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