Apple Pie with Custard
A double-crust apple pie cooked for 50 minutes and served with a jug of homemade vanilla custard. Eight servings in 1 hour 30 minutes.
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Before You Start
Mix cooking and eating apples.
Cut steam vents.
If your oven runs hot, check at 40 minutes.
Do not let the custard boil.
Cooking Apple Pie with Custard
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Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F. Line a pie dish with half the pastry. Toss the apples with the sugar, cinnamon and flour and pile into the dish.
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Cover with the rest of the pastry, crimp the edges, cut steam vents and brush with the milk. Cook for 50 minutes until golden.
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Heat the custard milk until steaming. Whisk the yolks and custard sugar, pour in the milk slowly, return to the pan and stir over low heat for 8 minutes until thick. Add the vanilla.
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Serve the pie with the custard.
Why It Works
Apple pie and custard is a British pudding of the oldest kind, with a sharp filling under a crisp crust and a pouring sauce that soothes. Each half needs its own attention.
Use cooking apples such as Bramley, which break down into a soft purée, and mix in a firmer eating apple so some slices stay whole. Toss them with sugar, cinnamon and a spoon of flour to thicken the juice.
Pile the apples high, since they shrink as they cook. Cut steam vents in the lid and brush it with milk and sugar for a crisp finish. Cook at 200°C for 50 minutes, until the pastry is deep gold. If your oven runs hot, check at 40 minutes.
For the custard, whisk the yolks and sugar, add the hot milk slowly and stir over low heat for 8 minutes, until it coats a spoon. Do not let it boil, or it will scramble. Custard keeps a skin if left uncovered, so press a sheet of baking paper onto the surface until you serve it.
Leftovers, Reheating and Keeping
Pie keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Custard keeps for 2 days.
What to Serve Alongside
- Vanilla ice cream
- Cream
- Cheddar
- Pot of tea
Common Questions About Apple Pie with Custard
How long does Apple Pie with Custard take to make?
About 1 hour 30 minutes in total — 40 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 8.
What are the key tips for making Apple Pie with Custard?
Mix cooking and eating apples. Cut steam vents. If your oven runs hot, check at 40 minutes. Do not let the custard boil.
What should I serve with Apple Pie with Custard?
Vanilla ice cream; Cream; Cheddar; Pot of tea.
How should Apple Pie with Custard be stored?
Pie keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Custard keeps for 2 days.
Is Apple Pie with Custard suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, low-carb and keto. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
The Numbers per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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