Apple Custard Tart (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 eggs.
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200 grams of flour.
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70 grams of sugar.
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100 grams of chilled butter.
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A teaspoon of vanilla extract.
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500 milliliters of milk.
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1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
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2 pinches of salt.
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A half lemon’s juice.
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100 grams of sugar for the custard.
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4 to 5 apples.
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2 tablespoons of sugar for the apples.
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A teaspoon of cinnamon.
# Instructions:
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Mix the flour, sugar, salt, and cold butter together until it feels crumbly. Add in the egg, shape into a ball, and pop it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
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Whisk the eggs, sugar, and cornstarch together. Slowly pour in the warm milk while whisking. Cook until it thickens, then stir in the vanilla and a pinch of salt.
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Peel and slice the apples thinly. Toss them with sugar, cinnamon, and the lemon juice.
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Roll out the dough and press it into a 24 cm tart pan. Prick the base with a fork, lay the apples on top, then pour the custard mixture over them.
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Pop it in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 35-40 minutes, or until the custard sets and turns golden.
# Notes:
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Keep the pastry cold—it makes it way easier to handle.
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The chilling step is super important if you want the crust to turn out great.