Description
Indulge in the delicious combination of sweet apples and creamy custard with this easy-to-make Apple Custard Pie. Perfect for fall baking or any time of year!
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling:
- 3 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the crust: Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and flute the edges.
- Add apples: Arrange the sliced apples evenly in the crust.
- Mix sugar and spices: In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, then sprinkle over the apples.
- Prepare custard: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble: Slowly pour the custard mixture over the apples, filling in the gaps.
- Bake: Place the pie on the middle rack and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until set. Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool and serve: Let the pie cool for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- This pie is best served chilled or at room temperature.
- You can use a store-bought or homemade crust.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar on top for a pretty finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
