Rustic Crustless Apple Pie (Printer-friendly)

Tender baked apples in spiced custard with a golden top, perfect for showcasing seasonal fruit.

# What You'll Need:

→ Apples

01 - 4 large apples (approximately 1.5 lbs), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

→ Filling

03 - 3 large eggs
04 - ½ cup (7 oz) granulated sugar
05 - ⅓ cup (2.7 fl oz) whole milk
06 - ⅓ cup (2.7 fl oz) heavy cream
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - Pinch of salt

→ Topping

11 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
13 - ¼ cup (0.9 oz) sliced almonds (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch pie dish or tart pan with butter.
02 - Toss sliced apples with lemon juice. Spread evenly in prepared dish.
03 - Whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, milk, cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
04 - Pour custard mixture evenly over apples.
05 - Drizzle melted butter over top. Sprinkle with brown sugar and scatter sliced almonds if using.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until custard sets and edges are lightly golden.
07 - Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • Contains eggs milk and nuts if using almonds
  • For nut free omit almonds
03 -
  • Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for balanced flavor
  • Let the pie cool to set the custard before slicing
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