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Scrumptious French Custard Pie with Apples

Scrumptious French Custard Pie with Apples: A Cozy Delight

Scrumptious French Custard Pie with Apples is a delightful dessert that combines creamy custard and sweet apples, making it perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard
  • 1.5 cups Milk can use almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version
  • 0.5 cups Sugar can replace with honey or maple syrup
  • 0.25 cups All-Purpose Flour a gluten-free blend can be substituted
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 large Egg
  • 0.75 cups Heavy Cream can use milk-yogurt mix for a lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract consider using almond extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optional cardamom or cloves can be added
For the Apples
  • 3 Apples (peeled and sliced) can substitute with pears or berries
For Preparation
  • 1 tablespoon Butter for greasing the pie dish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Pie Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your pie crust by pressing it into a pie dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, sugar, flour, salt, and egg until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. Layer the sliced apples evenly at the bottom of the pie crust, arranging them nicely.
  5. Pour the custard mixture over the layered apples, ensuring they are well-coated.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, until the custard is set and golden.
  7. Cool for at least 30 minutes before serving, warm or chilled with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Experiment with different fruits to customize your pie according to the season.

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