Vanilla Apple Custard With Browned Sugar Top

Ingredients

• 1 pound apples, peeled
• Sugar to taste
• 1 strip vanilla bean
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon butter
• White sugar for topping

Method

1. 1 Peel and cook the apples until soft, then rub them through a sieve to create a smooth purée.
2. 2 Sweeten the purée well and flavor with vanilla. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
3. 3 Beat the three eggs and mix them thoroughly into the cold apple purée.
4. 4 Pour the mixture into an oven-safe dish. Dot the top with butter and sprinkle generously with sugar.
5. 5 Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for 30 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning. Serve hot or cold.