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Apple Custard Pie Recipe

Learn how to make the best homemade Apple Custard Pie with this easy baking recipe. The flaky all-butter crust perfectly complements the layers of cinnamon-spiced apples bathed in rich vanilla custard. Master the technique for creating a pie that's never soggy—just perfect apple-cinnamon goodness!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Serves:
1 pie (8 slices)
An overhead shot of a rustic Apple Custard Pie with a beautifully crimped golden-brown crust sitting on a weathered wooden serving board. A slice has been removed, revealing the perfect layers of tender apple slices suspended in creamy vanilla custard. Soft natural light streams across the scene, highlighting the caramelized apple edges and flaky pastry. A light dusting of cinnamon sugar glistens on the top, while a small pitcher of cream and a scattered arrangement of cinnamon sticks and fresh apples complete the composition. Steam gently rises from the freshly cut slice, suggesting its warmth and inviting aroma.

Ingredients

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"><li class="ingredients-single-item">For the crust:</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">225g all-purpose flour</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">150g cold unsalted butter, cubed</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tbsp granulated sugar</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">½ tsp salt</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">60ml ice-cold water</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">For the apple filling:</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">750g baking apples (Braeburn, Granny Smith, or Honeycrisp), peeled and thinly sliced</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">50g granulated sugar</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">2 tbsp lemon juice</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tsp ground cinnamon</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">¼ tsp ground nutmeg</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">¼ tsp salt</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">For the custard:</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">3 large eggs</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">150ml heavy cream</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">100ml whole milk</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">75g granulated sugar</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tsp vanilla extract (or seeds from 1 vanilla pod)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">¼ tsp salt</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">For finishing:</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tbsp demerara sugar (or granulated sugar)</li></ul>

Equipment

<ul class="equipment-main-list"><li class="equipment-single-item">23cm (9-inch) pie dish</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Rolling pin</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Pastry brush</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Baking beans or pie weights</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Aluminum foil or parchment paper</li></ul>

Directions

<ol class="no-list-style"><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4>To make the crust, combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add the cold cubed butter and use your fingertips to rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining. These butter pieces are crucial for creating flaky layers in your crust.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4>Mix the ice water and apple cider vinegar together. The vinegar helps to inhibit gluten development, ensuring a tender crust. Drizzle this mixture one tablespoon at a time over the flour mixture, gently stirring with a fork until the dough starts to come together. You may not need all the liquid.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4>Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days. Cold dough is easier to roll and helps prevent shrinkage during baking.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4>While the dough chills, prepare the apple filling. In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Let them sit for 30 minutes to release some of their juices. This pre-maceration helps prevent a soggy pie bottom.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4>Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and place a baking sheet on the middle rack to heat up. This will help cook the bottom crust properly.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4>On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a 30cm (12-inch) circle about 3mm (⅛-inch) thick. Carefully transfer it to your pie dish, gently pressing it into the corners without stretching (stretching causes shrinkage). Trim the excess dough, leaving about 1cm overhang, then fold it under and crimp the edges decoratively.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4>Use a fork to prick the bottom of the crust all over (this is called docking and prevents bubbles). Line the crust with foil or parchment paper and fill with baking beans or pie weights. Blind bake for 15 minutes, then remove the weights and foil and bake for another 5-7 minutes until the crust begins to dry out but hasn't browned. This partial bake ensures your crust won't get soggy from the custard.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 8</h4>While the crust is blind baking, drain the macerated apples thoroughly, reserving 2 tablespoons of the juice for the custard. Discard the rest of the liquid.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 9</h4>For the custard, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and the reserved 2 tablespoons of apple juice until smooth and well combined. Don't overwhisk or you'll incorporate too much air, leading to bubbles in your custard.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 10</h4>When the crust has finished its partial bake, reduce the oven temperature to 170°C (340°F). Arrange the drained apple slices in a neat pattern in the pie crust. For the most attractive presentation, slightly overlap them in circular layers starting from the outside and working inward.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 11</h4>Slowly pour the custard mixture over the arranged apples, allowing it to settle between the slices. Fill until the custard reaches just below the crimped edge - you might not use all the custard depending on how tightly packed your apples are.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 12</h4>Brush the exposed crust edges with beaten egg wash and sprinkle with demerara sugar for a beautiful shine and extra crunch.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 13</h4>Carefully place the pie on the preheated baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the custard is just set with a slight wobble in the center (it will continue to set as it cools) and the crust is golden brown. If the edges are browning too quickly, shield them with strips of aluminum foil.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 14</h4>When done, the custard should reach an internal temperature of about 75°C (170°F) and will have a very slight wobble in the center, like set gelatin. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing. This rest time is crucial for the custard to fully set.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 15</h4>Serve at room temperature or slightly warm. The pie will keep, covered in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days. For the best texture, allow refrigerated slices to come to room temperature before serving.</li></ol>

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about this delicious recipe right here.

What ingredients are used in Apple Custard Pie Recipe?

This pie requires all-purpose flour, cold butter, sugar, salt, ice water, apple cider vinegar, baking apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and demerara sugar for finishing. The star ingredients are the apples and custard base.

How to cook Apple Custard Pie Recipe at home?

Learn how to cook Apple Custard Pie Recipe by first creating a flaky butter crust, blind baking it until partially done, then filling it with cinnamon-spiced apples arranged in neat layers. Pour a rich vanilla custard mixture over the apples and bake at 170°C until the custard is just set with a slight wobble. Allow proper cooling time for the custard to fully set.

Why do you need to blind bake the crust for a custard pie?

Blind baking creates a barrier that prevents the wet custard from making the pastry soggy. This partial pre-baking ensures the bottom crust cooks properly and maintains its structure and flakiness, even with the moisture-rich apple and custard filling.

What's the ideal way to arrange apples in a custard pie for best results?

Arrange apple slices in overlapping circular layers, starting from the outside and working inward. This method not only creates an attractive presentation but also ensures even distribution of fruit, proper custard infusion, and consistent baking throughout the pie.

How can I tell when my custard pie is perfectly baked?

A perfectly baked custard pie should reach an internal temperature of about 75°C and have a slight wobble in the center (like set gelatin). The edges should be set firm while the center maintains a gentle jiggle. It will continue to set as it cools for at least 2 hours.

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