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Scrumptious French Custard Pie with Apples

Scrumptious French Custard Pie with Apples: A Slice of Joy

This Scrumptious French Custard Pie with Apples combines rich custard and tender apple slices for a delightful dessert.
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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: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 1 crust Pie Crust Store-bought or homemade
For the Filling
  • 3-4 medium Apples Fresh, juicy; can substitute with pears or berries
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature
  • ½ cup Sugar Adjust based on apple tartness
  • 2 cups Milk or Cream Whole milk recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Flour Use gluten-free if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness
For Serving
  • 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar For dusting
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream For topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Fit store-bought crust in 9-inch pie dish or roll out homemade dough, prick bottom and par-bake for 10 minutes.
  2. Wash, peel, core, and slice apples. Toss with 1 tablespoon sugar and lemon juice, let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Whisk together eggs and sugar until pale and creamy, mix in milk or cream, flour, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Layer apple slices in cooled crust, pour custard mixture over them, filling just below the edges.
  5. Bake for about 50 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly. Cool for 30 minutes.
  6. Serve warm or chilled with optional powdered sugar and whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for best blending and avoid overmixing to prevent air bubbles.

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