Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this Toffee Apple Pie with Vanilla Custard. Featuring spiced Granny Smith apples, rich toffee sauce, and a flaky butter crust, topped with velvety vanilla custard, this pie is a show-stopping treat for gatherings or special occasions. Perfectly sweet and spiced, it’s a classic with a modern twist.
Ingredients
- Apple Filling:
- 8 Granny Smith apples (approx. 9 cups), peeled and sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp allspice
- ¼ tsp salt
- Juice of ½ lemon
Pie Dough:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup cold butter, diced
- ½ cup ice water
Toffee Sauce:
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Assembly:
- 4 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
Vanilla Custard:
- 3 egg yolks
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling:
- Sauté spiced apples with butter, sugar, and spices until softened. Cool and refrigerate.
- Make the Pie Dough:
- Combine flour, salt, and butter; pulse to pea-sized crumbles. Add water and form dough discs. Chill.
- Prepare the Toffee Sauce:
- Cook butter, brown sugar, and cream into a smooth sauce. Cool.
- Assemble the Pie:
- Roll out dough, layer apples with toffee sauce, and cover with lattice or whole crust. Brush with egg wash and bake at 350°F for 50–60 minutes.
- Prepare the Vanilla Custard Sauce:
- Temper egg yolks with hot milk, cook until thickened, and stir in vanilla and butter. Strain and chill.
Notes
- For a crunchy texture, add nuts like pecans between layers.
- Combine tart and sweet apple varieties for a unique flavor balance.
- Ensure custard is covered with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
