Creamy Apple Custard Impossible Pie
Make this easy, self-layering apple dessert that combines warm spiced apples with a smooth, rich custard filling. It is a simple bake that delivers big flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Total Time: 80 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease and flour a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup of the sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until combined. Pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread this batter evenly into the prepared pie plate. This will form the bottom layer.
- In another bowl, toss the sliced apples with the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Arrange the spiced apple slices evenly over the batter in the pie plate.
- In a small saucepan, combine the water and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer. Pour this liquid mixture gently over the apples. This liquid helps create the custard layer.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out mostly clean, though it will still be soft due to the custard. The layers will separate during baking.
- Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. The custard layer sets as it cools.
Notes
- For a richer custard flavor, you can substitute 1/4 cup of the milk with heavy cream.
- Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor balance against the sweet custard.
- This dessert tastes great served slightly warm or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 75