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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 comforting classic dessert combining tart, firm apples and rich caramel toffee in a flaky buttery crust, served alongside smooth, creamy vanilla custard. Perfect for cozy gatherings and celebrations, this dessert balances sweet and tart flavors with warm spices, delivering a crowd-pleasing, heartwarming treat.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 6 cups firm apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup toffee bits or ½ cup toffee sauce
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Pie Crust

  • 1 double crust pie dough (9-inch), chilled
  • Extra flour for rolling

Vanilla Custard

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean (split and scraped) or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 large egg yolks

Optional Garnishes

  • Toasted chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Cinnamon powder for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Toss gently with lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well coated, ensuring every slice is enveloped in warm, sweet spices.
  2. Make the Toffee Filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with sugars until caramelized and bubbling. Carefully stir in the toffee bits or sauce, creating a rich, sticky toffee layer that will soak into the apple mixture.
  3. Assemble the Pie: Roll out one pie crust and line a 9-inch pie dish. Fill with the apple and toffee mixture, spreading evenly. Cover with the second crust or create a lattice top. Seal and crimp the edges to lock in all the juices.
  4. Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling bubbles through vents or lattice.
  5. Make the Vanilla Custard: While the pie bakes, heat cream, sugar, and vanilla bean seeds or extract in a saucepan until warm (do not boil). Whisk egg yolks in a bowl, then slowly temper them by adding the warm cream mixture in a thin stream while whisking. Return the custard to low heat and stir continuously until thickened to a velvety sauce. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  6. Serve: Let the pie cool for at least 20 minutes for the filling to set. Slice the pie and generously spoon warm vanilla custard over each serving for a perfect harmony of textures and flavors.

Notes

  • Mix tart and sweet apple varieties for deeper flavor balance.
  • Avoid overfilling the pie to prevent soggy crust and uneven baking.
  • Keep pie dough chilled before baking to maintain flakiness.
  • Allow pie to rest after baking for clean, easy slicing.
  • Use real vanilla beans or pure extract for authentic custard flavor.

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Keywords: toffee apple pie, vanilla custard, apple dessert, classic pie, toffee dessert, comfort food, autumn dessert

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