# What You'll Need:
→ Apples
01 - 4 large apples (approximately 1.5 pounds), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
→ Filling
03 - 3 large eggs
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
05 - 1/3 cup whole milk (80 milliliters)
06 - 1/3 cup heavy cream (80 milliliters)
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - Pinch of salt
→ Topping
11 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
13 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds (25 grams), optional
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch pie dish with butter to prevent sticking.
02 - Toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, then evenly layer them in the greased pie dish.
03 - In a bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, milk, cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth and combined.
04 - Pour the custard mixture evenly over the arranged apples in the dish.
05 - Drizzle melted butter over the surface, sprinkle brown sugar, and scatter sliced almonds if desired.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the custard is set and edges turn lightly golden.
07 - Let cool for at least 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
