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Toffee Apple Pie with Vanilla Custard

Toffee Apple Pie with Vanilla Custard
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Toffee Apple Pie with Vanilla Custard is a luscious dessert combining the rich buttery sweetness of toffee, tart crisp apples, and a smooth, creamy vanilla custard. This recipe offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures with a flaky pie crust, warm spiced apple filling, and homemade custard topping. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights, it’s an indulgent treat that can be customized for various dietary preferences.

Ingredients

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Pie Crust

  • 1 prepared pie crust (buttery and flaky, chilled)

Apple Filling

  • 6–8 crisp apples (Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored and sliced evenly
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup toffee bits or 1/3 cup homemade toffee sauce

Vanilla Custard

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pie Crust: Roll out your chilled pie dough on a lightly floured surface. Gently fit it into your pie dish without stretching the dough. Refrigerate the crust while you prepare the filling to keep it firm and flaky.
  2. Make the Apple Filling: Peel, core, and slice the apples evenly. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Sauté until apples begin to soften. Stir in toffee bits or drizzle with toffee sauce to infuse caramel flavor.
  3. Assemble the Pie: Transfer the warm apple filling into the prepared crust, spreading it out evenly. Optionally, add extra toffee bits on top. Cover with a top crust or lattice, seal the edges properly, and cut vents to allow steam to escape during baking.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly. Use foil to shield the edges if they brown too quickly.
  5. Prepare the Vanilla Custard: While the pie cools, whisk together eggs, sugar, cream, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Cool before serving alongside warm pie slices.

Notes

  • Use cold butter for the crust to keep pastry flaky and tender.
  • Slice apples evenly for consistent cooking and texture.
  • Don’t overfill the pie to avoid soggy crust.
  • Chill the pie before baking to maintain shape and crispness.
  • Slowly heat custard while stirring to prevent curdling and ensure smoothness.

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Keywords: toffee apple pie, vanilla custard, apple dessert, baked pie, toffee sauce, fall dessert, easy pie recipe

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