Description
This Toffee Apple Pie with Vanilla Custard combines tender, caramel-sweetened apples in a flaky pie crust, topped with a silky vanilla custard. Rich, comforting, and indulgent, it’s perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (226 g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 4 to 6 tablespoons ice water
- 6 medium apples (~900 g), peeled, cored, and sliced
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water gradually until the dough comes together. Divide into two discs, wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add both sugars, cream, and salt. Simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Coat apple slices in the toffee mixture and remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Roll one dough disc to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Line with parchment, add pie weights, and bake for 15 minutes. Remove weights and parchment, bake 5 minutes more.
- Pour toffee-coated apples into the pre-baked crust and bake for 15 minutes.
- Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Warm milk and cream in a saucepan until steaming. Temper eggs with some hot milk, then combine all in the saucepan. Stir over low heat until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Reduce oven temperature to 175°C (350°F). Pour warm custard over apples. Bake for 20–25 minutes until custard is set but slightly jiggly. Cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the pie longer improves the custard’s texture.
- Add chopped nuts or drizzle rum for variations.
- Use gluten-free flour for a GF version.
- Reheat slices in the oven instead of the microwave to preserve texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
