Perfect! Let’s make a classic apple pie with custard from scratch. I’ll break it down step by step so it’s clear and doable.
Ingredients
For the Apple Pie:
- 6–7 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn work best)
- 100 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 50 g (1/4 cup) brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (to thicken the filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 double pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
For the Custard:
- 500 ml (2 cups) whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 50 g (1/4 cup) sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker custard)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Apple Pie:
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into even slices.
- In a large bowl, toss the apples with sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, flour, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Make sure they’re well coated.
- Roll out your bottom pie crust and place it into a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish.
- Pour the apple mixture into the crust. Spread evenly.
- Place the top crust over the apples (either full crust or lattice). Seal the edges and cut a few slits on top for steam to escape.
- Optional: Brush the top with a little milk or beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender. Let it cool slightly.
2. Prepare the Custard:
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth and pale.
- Slowly pour a little of the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly (tempering the eggs so they don’t curdle).
- Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a pourable custard (about 5–7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let it cool slightly before serving.
3. Serve:
- Slice the apple pie and pour warm custard over each piece.
- Optional: Dust with a little cinnamon or nutmeg on top.
This combination makes a classic, comforting dessert—warm, spiced apple pie with rich, creamy custard.
If you want, I can also give a shortcut version that’s even quicker but still delicious using pre-made pie and custard powders.
Do you want the shortcut version too?
