Warm Apple Buttermilk Custard Pie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 cups apples, peeled and diced
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 eggs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together butter, flour, and salt. Add cold water one tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until a dough forms.
3. Press dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 10 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spoon mixture into pie crust.
5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs. Pour over the apple mixture.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
7. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Apple pie has been enjoyed in America since the 1600s.
• Buttermilk is a type of cultured milk that is thick and tangy.
• Custard is a creamy, egg-based dessert.
• The most popular topping for apple pie is a scoop of vanilla ice cream!