Description
Rediscover a piece of American culinary history with this traditional Marlborough Pie. This delightful dessert bridges the gap between a spiced apple tart and a silky, comforting custard. Perfect for autumn gatherings or holiday dinners, this recipe uses simple pantry staples to create an elegant treat. Its creamy texture and warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg make it a crowd-pleasing favorite that adds a vintage touch to any modern dessert table.
Ingredients
1 prepared 9-inch unbaked pie crust
2 cups tart apples, peeled and grated
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your pie crust in a 9-inch dish.
Grate the peeled apples finely using a box grater.
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, heavy cream, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Fold the grated apples into the wet mixture until well combined.
Pour the custard mixture evenly into the unbaked pie crust.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until the crust is golden and the center is set with a slight jiggle.
Cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Keep the pie covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days. It often tastes better the next day as the flavors meld together. Ensure apples are finely grated for the best custard consistency.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg