Baking Step:

1. Cut the apple in half, slice thinly, and soak in salt water.
2. Place the soaked apple slices on a baking tray.
3. Bake the apple slices until soft and dry. Set aside.
4. For the Base, using a paddle attachment, blend all ingredients at low speed for 2 minutes.
5. Refrigerate the dough for about 15 minutes./li>
6. Using a 5″ pie mold, weigh 110g-120g of the base dough and press it into the mold.
7. Bake at 170°C for about 15-20 minutes. Baking time may vary depending on dough weight and oven characteristics.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool.
9. For the custard, place ingredients A in a pot. Cook over medium heat.
10. In a bowl, mix ingredients B and set aside.
11. When the milk boils, pour half into the egg mixture and stir well.
12. Pour the mixture back into the pot and cook until thickened. Set aside to cool.
13. When cool, weigh 100g of custard and spread evenly into the pie base.
14. Arrange the sliced apple on top in a rose shape.
15. Bake at 180°C for about 5-10 minutes. Baking time may vary depending on dough weight and oven characteristics.
16. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.