Scrumptious French Custard Pie with Apples for Cozy Nights

This Scrumptious French Custard Pie with Apples features a creamy custard filled with tender apples, perfect for any gathering.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 1 35

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: French

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Filling

4 cups apples sliced
4 eggs large
2 cups milk or plant-based alternative
1 cup sugar adjust based on sweetness of fruits
0.5 cup flour or gluten-free flour

For the Pie Crust

1 package pie crust store-bought or homemade

For the Spice Blend

1 teaspoon cinnamon or to taste
0.25 teaspoon nutmeg use cautiously
1 teaspoon vanilla extract essential for flavor

Equipment

Pie Dish
Mixing Bowl
Whisk
Oven

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Fit the pie crust into your pie dish and chill if homemade.
Slice apples, toss with sugar and spices, and layer in crust.
Whisk together eggs, milk, flour, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Pour custard over the apples and bake for 45-50 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serve warm or chilled, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This pie can be made gluten-free by substituting regular flour with a gluten-free blend.

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