Paula’s French Apple Custard
By Paula Deen
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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1 zested (2 tablespoons zest) lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 juiced orange
- 1 1/2 cups divided heavy cream
- 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 tablespoons butter
Directions
In a medium saucepot, mix together sugar and cornstarch. Slowly whisk in apple juice, lemon zest, lemon juice and orange juice, then simmer on medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Temper the egg yolk with the warm sauce, then add to sauce. Add butter. Let cool.
Whip the heavy cream and 1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar to stiff peaks. Fold into cold custard. Place in a bowl on a beautiful platter of fruit.