Apple Tartlets With Nutmeg Scented Orange Custard Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Tartlets With Nutmeg Scented Orange Custard

• Tart Apples
• Lemon, Juice Of
• White Sugar
• Frozen Puff Pastry
• Butter
• Milk
• 2 large egg yolks
• Vanilla Extract
• Orange
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

How to Make Apple Tartlets With Nutmeg Scented Orange Custard

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the pastry dough according to your preferred recipe or use store-bought pre-made dough. Roll out the dough and cut out circles to fit your tartlet tins.
3. Press the dough into the tartlet tins, ensuring an even base and sides.
4. Peel, core, and thinly slice 2 medium apples. Toss with 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
5. Divide the apples evenly among the tartlet shells.
6. In a small saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 large egg yolks, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
7. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Do not boil.
8. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
9. Spoon the custard over the apples in each tartlet.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the custard is set.
11. Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and orange zest (optional).