Apricot Crisp Custard

Ingredients

• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Milk - 1 cup
• Egg - 1
• Brown sugar - 1/4 cup
• Old - fashioned oats - 1/2 cup
• Unsalted butter - 4 tablespoons, cold and cubed
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• All - purpose flour - 1/4 cup
• Granulated sugar - 1/2 cup
• Apricots - 6 ripe, pitted and sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, combine the sliced apricots, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to coat the apricots.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the cold cubed butter, oats, and brown sugar. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it starts to steam. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and vanilla extract. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
5. Place the coated apricots in a greased baking dish. Pour the custard mixture over the apricots.
6. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the custard and apricots.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the custard is set and the topping is golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
9. Serve warm and enjoy!