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Apple Pie with Creamy Custard
Servings
8 slices
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Baking Time
45–50 minutes
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust
All-purpose flour – 2 ½ cups
Salt – ½ teaspoon
Sugar – 1 tablespoon
Cold unsalted butter – 1 cup (cut into small cubes)
Ice-cold water – 6–8 tablespoons
For the Apple Filling
Apples – 5 to 6 medium (Granny Smith or any firm apples)
Sugar – ½ cup
Brown sugar – ¼ cup
Cornstarch – 2 tablespoons
Ground cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
Nutmeg – ¼ teaspoon
Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
For the Creamy Custard
Milk – 1 ½ cups
Egg yolks – 3
Sugar – ¼ cup
Cornstarch – 2 tablespoons
Butter – 1 tablespoon
Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
For Brushing (Optional)
Egg – 1
Milk – 1 tablespoon
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Pie Dough
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In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.
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Add cold butter cubes and rub them into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
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Add ice-cold water one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together.
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Divide the dough into two portions, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare the Apple Filling
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Peel, core, and slice the apples thinly.
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Place apples in a bowl and add sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
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Mix well until apples are evenly coated.
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Set aside to allow juices to release.
Step 3: Make the Creamy Custard
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In a saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
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In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
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Slowly pour warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
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Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly.
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Cook until thick and creamy, about 5–7 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
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Let the custard cool slightly.
Step 4: Assemble the Pie
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Roll out one dough disc and place it into a greased 9-inch pie dish.
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Spread half of the apple filling evenly over the crust.
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Pour the custard over the apples and spread gently.
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Add remaining apple filling on top of the custard.
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Roll out the second dough disc and place it over the filling. Seal edges and cut small slits on top for steam.
Step 5: Bake the Pie
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Whisk egg and milk together and brush over the top crust if desired.
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Place the pie on the middle rack of the oven.
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Bake for 45–50 minutes until the crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
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If the edges brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
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Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for at least 1 hour.
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This helps the custard set properly.
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Slice and serve warm or chilled.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
