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Toffee Apple Pie with Creamy Custard

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Experience the comforting blend of sweet, buttery toffee and tender baked apples in this classic pie, perfectly complemented by a smooth, creamy custard.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 cup toffee bits
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 4 large egg yolks (for custard)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for custard)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the sliced apples, toffee bits, brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
  3. Roll out one pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and trim the edges.
  4. Pour the apple mixture into the crust and spread evenly.
  5. Cover with the second crust, seal edges, and cut slits on top for steam to escape.
  6. Brush the top crust with beaten egg for a golden finish.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly. If edges brown too fast, cover with foil.
  8. While the pie bakes, prepare the custard: In a saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until just simmering.
  9. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  10. Slowly pour hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly, then return the mixture to the saucepan.
  11. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  12. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool slightly.
  13. Allow the pie to cool for 15 minutes before serving with a generous pour of creamy custard.

Notes

For extra flavor, warm the custard slightly before serving and sprinkle the pie with chopped toasted pecans.

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