Rustic Crustless Apple Pie (Printable)

Tender baked apples in a creamy custard, enhanced with warm spices and a nutty topping.

# What You Need:

→ Apples

01 - 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

→ Filling

03 - 3 large eggs
04 - ½ cup granulated sugar
05 - ⅓ cup whole milk
06 - ⅓ cup heavy cream
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - Pinch of salt

→ Topping

11 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
13 - ¼ cup sliced almonds (optional)

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Comforting and crustless for a lighter dessert
  • Showcases seasonal apples with warm spices
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
  • Ensure custard is fully set before removing from oven to avoid sogginess
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