Warm Apple Buttermilk Custard Pie

Warm apple slices are sugared and coated with cinnamon, and arranged in the bottom of a pastry crust. A thick buttermilk custard is poured on top, and then the pie is baked for 30 minutes. Then a buttery, sweet streusel topping is added, and the pie is slipped into the oven to finish baking.

• Calories: 549 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup butter
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 eggs
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup butter, softened
• 1 ⅓ cups white sugar
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell
• 2 tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Step 2

To Make Apple Filling: Melt 1/4 cup butter or margarine in skillet over medium heat. Add apple, 1/2 cup white sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, until tender. Set aside.

Step 3

To Make Buttermilk Custard: In a large mixing bowl combine 1/4 cup softened butter or margarine with 1 1/3 cups white sugar. Beat until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating until yellow disappears. Mix in vanilla, then 2 tablespoons flour. Combine thoroughly, then pour in buttermilk, beating until smooth.

Step 4

Fit pastry into pie pan and prick with a fork. Spoon apple mixture into crust, then pour buttermilk custard over it.

Step 5

Place in preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.

Step 6

To Make Streusel Topping: While pie is baking, combine 1/4 cup white sugar, brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in 3 tablespoons butter or margarine until mixture is crumbly.

Step 7

Remove pie from oven after 30 minutes and sprinkle streusel topping over custard. Return to oven and bake for an additional 40 to 50 minutes, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 1 hour before serving.