Ultimate Apple Pie with Creamy Custard Recipe: A Perfect Dessert Delight

Ingredients

For the Pie Crust:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 6-8 tablespoons ice water

For the Apple Filling:

• 6-8 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, sliced
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Creamy Custard:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Prepare the Pie Crust: Combine flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Chill for 1 hour.
2. Make the Apple Filling: Toss apples with sugars, flour, spices, and lemon juice. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Creamy Custard: Heat cream and milk until simmering. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt. Temper eggs with hot milk, then cook until thickened.
4. Assemble the Pie: Roll out dough, fill with apples, and top with custard. Add second crust, seal, and cut slits.
5. Bake the Pie: Bake at 375°F for 45-55 minutes until golden. Cool before serving.

Tips for Success

• Keep ingredients cold for flaky crust.
• Adjust sugar and spices to taste.
• Cool custard before adding to apples.

Enjoy this decadent apple pie with creamy custard, perfect for any occasion!