CUSTARDY APPLE SQUARES
Steps:
- 1Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. 2Slice the apples using a mandoline, Benriner or a sharp knife, turning the fruit as you reach the core. The slices should be about 1/16 th inch thick- elegantly thin, but not so thin that they're transparent and fragile. Discard the cores. 3Whisk the flour and baking powder together in a small bowl. 4Working in a large bowl with a whisk, beat the eggs, sugar and salt together for about 2 minutes, until the sugar just about dissolves and, more important, the eggs are pale. Whisk in the vanilla, followed by the milk and melted butter. Turn the flour into the bowl and stir with the whisk until the batter is smooth. Add the apples, switch to a flexible spatula and gently fold the apples into the batter, turning everything around until each thin slice is coated in batter. Scrape the batter into the pan and smooth the top as evenly as you can-it will be bumpy; that's its nature. 5Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown, uniformly puffed-make sure the middle of the cake has risen-and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a cooling rack and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes. 6Using a long knife, cut the cake into 8 squares (or as many rectangles as you'd like) in the pan (being careful not to damage the pan), or unmold the cake onto a rack, flip it onto a plate and cut into squares. Either way, give the squares a dusting of confectioners' sugar before serving, if you'd like. Serving: Most often I serve the squares plain, but whipped cream, crème fraîche or ice cream makes a great partner. Storing: The cake, which is good a few minutes out of the oven or at room temperature the day it is made, can also be refrigerated, covered, for up to 2 days and served chilled.
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Meryem Charki
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the squares turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more cinnamon to the custard. I also think these would be good with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Kathy Bradshaw
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they taste delicious! I love the combination of the creamy custard and the tart apples. I will definitely be making these again.
Damascus Alexander
[email protected]I made these for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again.
MAHBOOB Ali jalalani Karachi
[email protected]These were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had added some spices to the custard.
Margaret Hatten
[email protected]These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think I would have liked them better if I had used less sugar in the custard.
Anowar. Khan199
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these squares were surprisingly easy to make. They turned out great and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again.
Timmy Muentes
[email protected]These were so good! The custard was creamy and flavorful, and the apples were perfectly tender. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making these again.
Safyan Safyan
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the squares turned out beautifully. The custard was smooth and creamy, and the apples were perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be making these again.
Angel Aphiwe
[email protected]I made these for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the flaky crust.
Hendrik Roets
[email protected]These were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had used less sugar in the custard. Otherwise, they were pretty good.
Johnz 256
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of custard, but I thought these squares were pretty good. The custard was not too rich or heavy, and the apples were a nice addition. I would definitely make these again.
Dave Bernadin
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they taste delicious! I love the combination of the creamy custard and the tart apples. I will definitely be making these again.
Habiba Malik
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the squares turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more cinnamon to the custard. I also think these would be good with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Ayub Jan
[email protected]These custardy apple squares were a hit with my family! The custard was creamy and flavorful, and the apples were perfectly tender and sweet. The crust was also nice and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.