Cozy tart with tender baked apples, warm spices, and a golden custard base, perfect for autumn flavors.
# What You Need:
→ Apples
01 - 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (approx. 1.54 lbs)
02 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
→ Filling
03 - 3 large eggs
04 - ½ cup granulated sugar (7 oz)
05 - ⅓ cup whole milk (2.7 fl oz)
06 - ⅓ cup heavy cream (2.7 fl oz)
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - Pinch of salt
→ Topping
11 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
13 - ¼ cup sliced almonds (optional, approx. 0.88 oz)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch pie dish or tart pan thoroughly.
02 - Toss sliced apples with lemon juice and spread evenly in the prepared dish.
03 - Whisk eggs, granulated sugar, milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth in a mixing bowl.
04 - Pour the custard mixture evenly over the apples in the dish.
05 - Drizzle melted butter over the top, sprinkle with brown sugar, and scatter sliced almonds if using.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until custard is set and edges turn lightly golden.
07 - Let cool at least 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
