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Slice of New England Marlborough Pie with a rich filling and flaky crust

New England Marlborough Pie

A classic dessert featuring a comforting blend of sweet apple filling and creamy custard, encased in a flaky pie crust, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pie crust and filling
  • 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust Store-bought or homemade
  • 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped Use a mix of sweet and tart apples
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted into the apple mixture
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adjust for more spice if desired
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Adjust for more spice if desired
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
  2. Cook the chopped apples with a small splash of water for 10 to 15 minutes until they are very soft.
  3. Drain any excess liquid and mash the apples until they are relatively smooth. Measure about 1 1/2 cups of apple puree.
  4. Stir the butter into the warm apples until it melts completely.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs.
  6. Add the heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the egg mixture and whisk until well combined.
  7. Stir in the apple mixture until evenly blended.
Baking
  1. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
  2. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until the edges are set and the center has only a slight wobble.
  3. Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. For added flavor, sprinkle extra cinnamon on top.