Description
A delightful dessert combining sweet toffee and apples in a flaky pie crust, served with creamy vanilla custard.
Ingredients
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- For the Pie Crust: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
- For the Filling: 6 medium apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- For the Vanilla Custard: 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the pie crust by combining flour, butter, and salt in a bowl until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until dough forms. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Step 2: For the filling, toss sliced apples with sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Stir in toffee bits and set aside.
- Step 3: Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and line a 9-inch pie dish. Add the apple filling to the crust.
- Step 4: Roll out the second portion of dough for the top crust and place over the filling. Seal and crimp the edges, then cut slits for steam.
- Step 5: Bake the pie at 375°F for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
- Step 6: For the custard, heat milk and vanilla in a saucepan. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Slowly add hot milk to the egg mixture, then return to the saucepan and cook until thickened. Strain and chill.
- Step 7: Serve slices of pie with a generous dollop of vanilla custard.
Notes
Ensure apples are tart for a balanced flavor. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Protein: 5g