Description
A classic French Apple Custard Pie featuring tender cinnamon-spiced apples baked in a silky vanilla custard inside a flaky pie crust. Elegant yet comforting, this dessert is perfect for holidays, gatherings, or a refined everyday treat.
Ingredients
1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell (store-bought or homemade)
5 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
3 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and place the unbaked pie shell on a baking sheet.
- Arrange the sliced apples evenly inside the pie shell, slightly overlapping them.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until smooth and slightly pale.
- Add the milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until fully combined.
- Carefully pour the custard mixture evenly over the apples.
- Dot the top with small pieces of butter.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack to allow the custard to fully set.
- Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for more complex flavor.
Add a pinch of nutmeg or a splash of almond extract for extra warmth.
Sprinkle a tablespoon of brown sugar over apples for a caramelized touch.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently at 300°F (150°C) for 10–15 minutes; avoid overheating in the microwave.
Best enjoyed fresh or within a few days; freezing is not recommended.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
