Apple Custard Pie

This Apple Custard Pie features layers of tender, cinnamon-spiced apples baked in a creamy vanilla custard with a buttery, flaky pie crust. It’s a delicious twist on traditional apple pie that’s perfect for fall gatherings and Thanksgiving dessert!

Apple pie or custard pie? Why choose?

I love a traditional apple pie. But apples are so versatile, and there’s no reason to stick to the same old filling every time. Especially when you can add custard!

If you’ve never had an apple custard pie, think of it as somewhere between a classic apple pie and a French apple tart. All the familiar flavors of cinnamon-spiced apples, but with a creamy vanilla custard instead of the usual syrupy filling.

And the best part? The custard is surprisingly easy to make. No stovetop cooking, no tempering eggs, and no worrying about scrambling anything. Just whisk everything together and pour it over the apples.

I’m also using my favorite No Fail Pie Crust for this recipe. It’s buttery, flaky, and sturdy enough to hold all that custard. A quick blind bake before adding the filling helps keep the bottom from getting soggy.

The hardest part is waiting for the pie to cool! The custard needs time to set before slicing, so this isn’t a dessert to pull straight from the oven and serve.

But that makes it a fantastic make-ahead Thanksgiving dessert. Prepare it the day before, let it chill, and you’ve got one fewer thing to worry about when it’s time for dessert.