• Crack the 3 eggs into the bowl and stir everything together until you form a dough. If it feels too sticky, you can add a little more flour.
• Once the dough is ready, divide it into two portions—one slightly larger than the other. Roll out the larger portion and line the base and sides of a greased 9-inch (23 cm) pie or tart pan, pressing the dough down gently to form a nice crust.
2. Prepare the Custard Filling:
• In a small saucepan, whisk together the 2 packets of vanilla pudding powder, 160 ml of milk, and the 2 packs of vanilla sugar. Bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a smooth custard.
• Once the custard has thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes while you prepare the apples.
3. Prepare the Apples:
• Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges.
• Spread the apple slices evenly over the prepared dough in the pie pan.
4. Assemble the Pie:
• Pour the cooled vanilla custard over the apples, ensuring that the fruit is evenly covered with the creamy custard filling.
• Roll out the second portion of dough and use it to cover the top of the pie. You can either lay it flat or cut it into strips and create a lattice pattern for a beautiful finish.
• Pinch the edges of the dough together to seal the pie, and then use a fork to gently poke a few holes in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
5. Bake the Pie:
• Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Place the pie in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling up.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
• Once the pie is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing.
• Serve your Custard Apple Pie warm or at room temperature. It pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence!