Rustic Crustless Apple Pie (Printable)

Tender baked apples with warm spices in a golden custard base for a cozy seasonal treat.

# What You Need:

→ Apples

01 - 4 large apples (about 24.7 oz), 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 Steps:

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 together eggs, granulated sugar, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
04 - Pour custard mixture evenly over the arranged apples.
05 - Drizzle melted butter over the 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 - Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Cozy and comforting dessert
  • Showcases seasonal apples perfectly
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 -
  • Use a mix of apple varieties for deeper flavor
  • Do not skip the cooling step to let custard set properly
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