Baked Apple Custard Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Apple Custard

• 2 tablespoons butter
• Apple
• 4 large eggs
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste

How to Make Baked Apple Custard

1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add 2 cups of thinly sliced apples and sauté for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 1 additional minute.
4. Reduce heat to low, uncover, and cook apples until lightly browned and softened (about 5-7 minutes), stirring occasionally.
5. Set aside to cool slightly.
6. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
7. Butter 6 (6-ounce) custard cups.
8. In a medium bowl, whisk 4 large eggs until thick and light.
9. Gradually whisk in ½ cup granulated sugar and a pinch of salt until well combined.
10. Slowly whisk in 2 cups whole milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
11. Pour custard mixture evenly into the prepared custard cups.
12. Place custard cups in a large, shallow baking pan.
13. Carefully pour enough boiling water into the baking pan to come halfway up the sides of the custard cups.
14. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
15. Carefully remove custard cups from the water bath and let cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
16. Top each custard with 4 overlapping apple slices from the sautéed apples.
17. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and the custard to chill completely.
18. Before serving, sprinkle generously with freshly grated nutmeg.