Apple Custard

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) (Choose apples with good flavor. Original recipe calls for 4 pounds, which is excessive for modern portions.)
• 0.75 cup Water (Slightly more than a pint in original recipe, adjusted for smaller apple quantity.)
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar (Adjust to taste depending on apple sweetness. Original recipe calls for 1 pound, which is excessive.)
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (Or use nutmeg if preferred.)
• 4 Large eggs
• 1 tablespoon Cinnamon sugar (For topping (optional))

Instructions

1. 1Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces.
2. 2Place the chopped apples and water in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until the apples are very tender, about 15 minutes.
3. 3Add the sugar and cinnamon (or nutmeg) to the cooked apples. Stir well to combine.
4. 4In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs well. Gradually pour the beaten eggs into the apple mixture, stirring constantly to prevent curdling.
5. 5Return the mixture to the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard begins to thicken. Alternatively, place the mixture in a heatproof jug and set the jug in a saucepan of simmering water (bain-marie). Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
6. 6Pour the custard into individual glasses or bowls. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, if desired. Serve warm or chilled.