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Upside Down Apricot Pie with Vanilla Custard

This is one of those desserts that looks way fancier than the effort involved, which is always my kind of thing. You’ve got sweet apricots, flaky puff pastry, and warm vanilla custard all coming together into something that feels a bit special without being hard work.

ALDI’s puff pastry is such a handy one to keep in the freezer for quick desserts like this.

This one is simple, a little bit fancy, and perfect when you want a proper dessert without spending forever in the kitchen.

Pat the apricots dry properly so the pastry has the best chance of crisping up. Flip the pie out gently and peel the paper off slowly.

Serve the warm apricot pie over vanilla custard, just like the recipe says.

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Upside down apricot pie served over vanilla custard
Steph de Sousa

Upside Down Apricot Pie with Vanilla Custard

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This easy dessert pairs sweet apricot halves and flaky puff pastry with a smooth homemade vanilla custard. It’s simple to make, looks lovely on the plate, and is perfect when you want a quick treat that still feels a bit special.
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prep time Prep Time 10 minutes
setting time Setting Time
 20 minutes
total time Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Sweets & Baking
Cuisine: Australian
Calories: 430
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Ingredients
 

  • 410 g apricot halves in juice
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 square puff pastry
  • 2 tbsp full cream milk
  • 4 cups full cream milk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup caster sugar
  • 3 to 4 tbsp cornflour

Method
 

  1. Apricot Pie Method
  2. Drain your apricots and pat dry with a paper towel.
  3. Grab one sheet of puff pastry and cut into 1/4 squares.
  4. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
  5. Place brown sugar and cinnamon over the tray.
  6. Place 3 apricot halves down the middle of each 1/4 of your baking tray.
  7. Place a square of puff pastry over the top of your apricots.
  8. Press down the edges with a fork.
  9. Cut a little slit in the top of each one.
  10. Brush with milk.
  11. Place in the oven on 200C for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  12. Custard Method
  13. In a saucepan with a heavy bottom combine milk and vanilla.
  14. Heat gently until it is steaming hot but not quite boiling.
  15. In a separate bowl whisk together your eggs, sugar and cornflour and mix well until completely combined.
  16. When your milk is heated, remove it from the heat and slowly whisk in egg and sugar mixture.
  17. Pop back on the heat and keep whisking until it comes to the boil and is thickened.
  18. Add butter to the saucepan and whisk until the butter is melted.
  19. Method
  20. Remove the apricot pie tin from the oven.
  21. Flip the tray onto a board, removing the tray and gently peeling the oven paper off.
  22. Add custard to a serving bowl, placing the apricot pie on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 15gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 206mgSodium: 168mgPotassium: 503mgFiber: 1gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 792IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 378mgIron: 1mg

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upside Down Apricot Pie with Vanilla Custard

Do the apricots need drying first?

Drain them and pat them dry with paper towel.

Serve the apricot pie with custard, which suits it nicely warm.

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