French Apple-Custard Pie

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4
Traditional French Apple-Custard Pie recipe
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 lbs baking apples , such as pink lady peeled , cored , and thinly sliced or 2 lbs honeycrisp apples , peeled , cored , and thinly sliced ( 4-6 apples )
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons dark rum ( optional )
1/4 teaspoon table salt , divided
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 9-inch pie shell ( placed in glass pie plate )
1 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
1 pinch table salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
600
Sugar
40g
Fat
40g
French Apple-Custard Pie, also known as Tarte aux Pommes, is a traditional French dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. The combination of sweet and tart apples with rich custard and crunchy almond topping creates a mouth-watering flavor that is hard to resist. This pie is perfect for special occasions, holidays, or simply as a sweet treat to share with family and friends.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3.Add apples to skillet and toss them with butter to coat.
4.Sprinkle sugar, rum, and 1/8 teaspoon salt over the apples and stir to combine.
5.Reduce heat to medium and cook the apples until they are soft and caramelized.
6.Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then pour them into the pie shell.
7.Whisk eggs, egg yolks, heavy cream, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and remaining salt together in a large bowl until well combined.
8.Pour the custard over the apples.
9.In another bowl, mix the almonds, 1/3 cup sugar, butter, and pinch of salt together until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
10.Sprinkle the almond mixture over the custard.
11.Place pie on a baking sheet and bake for 50-60 minutes or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.
12.Let pie cool before serving.

PROS

This French Apple-Custard Pie is a classic dessert that is easy to make and is sure to impress your guests.

The combination of sweet and tart apples with rich custard and crunchy almond topping creates a delicious texture and flavor.

CONS

This pie is high in calories and sugar.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dessert is not particularly healthy, apples are a good source of fiber and antioxidants.
They have been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and improving digestive health.

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