Rustic Crustless Apple Pie (Printer-friendly)

Tender baked apples with warm spices nestled in a golden custard base for a cozy dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Apples

01 - 4 large apples (about 1.54 lbs), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

→ Filling

03 - 3 large eggs
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar (3.53 oz)
05 - 1/3 cup whole milk (2.71 fl oz)
06 - 1/3 cup heavy cream (2.71 fl oz)
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - Pinch of salt

→ Topping

11 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
13 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional, 0.88 oz)

# 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 and evenly arrange in the prepared dish.
03 - Whisk eggs, granulated sugar, milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
04 - Pour the custard mixture evenly over the apples.
05 - Drizzle melted butter on top, sprinkle with brown sugar, and scatter sliced almonds if desired.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until custard is set and edges are lightly golden.
07 - Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving. Best enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients
  • Perfect balance of sweet and spice
02 -
  • Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream
  • Swap almonds for pecans or omit nuts for a nut-free version
03 -
  • Make sure apples are sliced evenly for uniform cooking
  • Let the pie cool properly to allow custard to set fully
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