Description
Indulge in the rich, spiced flavors of this Apple Butter Pie, a delightful twist on the classic apple pie. Made with a luscious apple butter filling in a flaky pie crust, this dessert is perfect for fall gatherings or holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
Filling:
- 1 cup apple butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Serving:
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare crust: Fit the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edges.
- Mix filling: In a large bowl, whisk together apple butter, brown sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fill pie: Pour the filling into the pie crust and smooth the top.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until set. Cover edges with foil if necessary to prevent over-browning.
- Cool and serve: Cool the pie on a wire rack before slicing. Serve chilled or at room temperature with whipped cream.
Notes
- Apple butter lends a spiced flavor akin to pumpkin pie.
- Pie can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
- Use store-bought or homemade apple butter for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
