Rustic Crustless Apple Pie (Printable Copy)

Tender baked apples in a warm custard base with cinnamon and nutmeg, no crust needed.

# What You 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 (3.5 oz)
05 - 1/3 cup whole milk (2.7 fl oz)
06 - 1/3 cup heavy cream (2.7 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) (0.9 oz)

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch pie dish or tart pan thoroughly.
02 - Toss sliced apples in lemon juice, then evenly layer in the prepared dish.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
04 - Evenly pour the egg and cream mixture over the apples in the dish.
05 - Drizzle melted butter atop the custard, 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. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make with no crust needed
  • Highlights fresh seasonal apples
02 -
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for best flavor
  • Can swap almonds for pecans or omit nuts to suit allergies
03 -
  • Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for best flavor balance
  • Ensure the custard is fully set but not overbaked for creamy texture
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