Sieved Apple Lemon Custard Pie

Ingredients

• 1 lb apples, peeled and sieved
• ½ lb butter
• ½ lb powdered sugar
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 6 eggs, beaten
• Pie crust or pastry for dish bottom
• Extra powdered sugar for dusting

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2 Bake peeled apples until tender but not burnt, then rub through a sieve to create a smooth puree.
3. 3 While the apple puree is hot, mix in the butter and powdered sugar until combined.
4. 4 Stir in the grated lemon zest and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
5. 5 Fold in the beaten eggs and pour the mixture into a dish lined with pastry.
6. 6 Bake for 30 minutes, then sift a little powdered sugar over the top before serving.