Description
Experience the comforting and delicious world of Apple Butter Pie, a unique twist on a classic dessert. This rich, velvety pie features a smooth filling made from apple butter, perfect for any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup apple butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If using a frozen pie crust, let it thaw slightly according to package directions. If using a refrigerated one, simply unroll it into your 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edges decoratively.
- In a large mixing bowl, crack in your large eggs and whisk them until lightly beaten. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, whisking thoroughly until the sugars are fully dissolved and well combined.
- Add the apple butter, stirring until it's smoothly incorporated with the egg and sugar mixture. Then, sprinkle in the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Whisk everything together until no lumps of flour are visible and the spices are evenly distributed.
- Pour in the vanilla extract and the heavy cream (or milk), stirring until the filling is perfectly smooth and homogenous.
- Carefully pour the prepared apple butter filling into your unbaked pie crust. Transfer the pie to your preheated oven and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue to bake for another 40-50 minutes, or until the center is just set. The edges should be firm and slightly puffed, but the very center will still have a slight jiggle when gently shaken.
- Once baked, carefully remove the pie from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature, which can take 2-3 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Don't overbake the pie to avoid a dry filling. Allowing the pie to cool completely is essential for neat slices. Customize your spices to your liking, and consider pairing with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.