Comforting tart with baked sliced apples, warm spices, and custard base, no crust needed.
# What You'll Need:
→ Apples
01 - 4 large apples (approximately 1.54 lbs), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
→ Filling
03 - 3 large eggs
04 - 1/2 cup (7 oz) granulated sugar
05 - 1/3 cup (2.7 fl oz) whole milk
06 - 1/3 cup (2.7 fl oz) heavy cream
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 (0.88 oz) sliced almonds (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch pie dish or tart pan thoroughly with butter.
02 - Toss the sliced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning, then distribute them evenly in the greased dish.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until smooth and homogenous.
04 - Pour the custard mixture evenly over the arranged apples in the dish.
05 - Drizzle melted butter over the custard surface, then sprinkle with brown sugar and scatter sliced almonds if desired.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the custard is set and the edges turn lightly golden.
07 - Allow the tart to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
