Baked Apple Custard

1. 1

   Melt butter (or margarine) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add apple slices and saute for 1 minute.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook 1 minute longer.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to low, uncover and let apples cook until light brown (3-5 minutes). Set aside.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 325-degrees F.

5. 5

   Butter 6 custard cups (or butter a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish).

6. 6

   In a bowl, whisk eggs until thick. Add sugar and salt and beat well.

7. 7

   Blend in milk (or half and half) and vanilla.

8. 8

   Pour custard into prepared custard cups.

9. 9

   Set custard cups into large shallow baking pan.

10. 10

    Add enough boiling water to pan so water comes up halfway up sides of cups.

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    Bake for 1 hour or until a knife inserted in center of custard comes clean. (If using the casserole dish bake for 1 1/2 hours).

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    Remove cups from water and let cool to room temperature.

13. 13

    Top each custard with 4 (reserved) overlapping apple slices.

14. 14

    Refrigerate until cold or overnight.

15. 15

    Sprinkle with nutmeg before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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