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Toffee Apple Pie with Vanilla Custard

Heavenly Toffee Apple Pie with Vanilla Custard Bliss

Delightful Toffee Apple Pie with Vanilla Custard blends sweet-tart apples and toffee, ensuring a heavenly dessert experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 6 Granny Smith Apples You can use Honeycrisp or Jonagold for a sweeter touch.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Essential for a flaky crust; can substitute with lard.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the filling and balances tartness.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Used in the toffee sauce for rich flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Enhances apple flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Gives warmth and depth.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Allspice Adds subtle complexity.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavors.
For the Pie Crust
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour No substitutions needed.
  • 1 cup Ice Water Helps bind the dough.
For Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Keeps apple juice from making crust soggy.
For the Toffee Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with whole milk for lighter version.
For the Custard Sauce
  • 4 Eggs Yolks used for richness.
For Finishing Touch
  • 1 Egg (for Wash) Gives the pie a golden finish.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Saucepan
  • Skillet
  • 9-inch Pie Plate
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the Apple Filling: Peel and slice apples, sauté with butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt for 5-7 minutes.
  2. Chill the Filling: Add lemon juice to cooled apple filling and chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the Pie Dough: Combine flour and salt, cut in butter, add ice water, shape into a disk, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. Make the Toffee Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in brown sugar and cream, simmer for 2-3 minutes and cool.
  5. Assemble the Pie: Preheat oven to 350°F, roll out dough, layer apples and toffee sauce, then repeat.
  6. Prepare the Top Crust: Roll out remaining dough, cover pie, and brush with egg wash.
  7. Bake the Pie: Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
  8. Prepare the Custard Sauce: Whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, temper with hot milk, and stir until thickened.
  9. Serve the Pie: Slice and serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla custard.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let the filling cool before adding to the crust to avoid sogginess. Measure ingredients accurately for the best flavor balance.

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