Description
A rich twist on classic apple pie—this beauty layers buttery crust, spiced apples, silky toffee sauce, and creamy vanilla custard. Perfect for holidays or when you want to wow without the fuss.
Ingredients
Filling:
16 Granny Smith apples
4 tbsp butter
1 cup sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp each: nutmeg, allspice, salt
Juice of 1 lemon
Crust:
5 cups flour
2 tsp salt
2 cups cold butter
1 cup ice water
Toffee Sauce:
½ cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup cream
To Assemble:
8 tbsp cornstarch
2 eggs + 2 tbsp water (egg wash)
Custard:
4 cups milk
6 yolks
⅔ cup sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
Pinch salt
4 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp butter
Instructions
Make crust and chill. Cook apples with butter, sugar, spices, lemon. Add cornstarch to thicken. Simmer toffee sauce. Roll crusts, fill with apple mix, drizzle toffee, top with crust. Brush with egg wash. Bake at 375°F for 45–55 mins. For custard, temper yolks with hot milk and cook until thick; finish with vanilla and butter.
- Prep Time: 45 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Protein: 4g