Apple Custard Bars Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Custard Bars

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (for crust) + 1/4 teaspoon salt (for custard)
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• Tart Apples
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for crust) + 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for apples) + 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for custard)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Evaporated Milk
• 3 large eggs

How to Make Apple Custard Bars

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the crust: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and butter. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
4. Press the dough into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
5. Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
6. Meanwhile, prepare the custard filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, flour, salt, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
7. Peel, core, and slice the apples. Gently toss them with the cinnamon and remaining sugar.
8. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the pre-baked crust.
9. Pour the custard filling over the apples.
10. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the custard is set and the apples are tender. The center should be slightly jiggly.
11. Let cool completely before cutting into bars. Enjoy!