Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of fall with this Apple Butter Pie recipe. A delicious twist on the classic pumpkin pie, this dessert is packed with apple and spice goodness. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy autumn treat.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling:
- 1 cup apple butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the crust: Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges as desired.
- Mix the filling: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the apple butter, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth. Add the evaporated milk, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and vanilla extract, and mix until fully combined.
- Fill the crust: Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and smooth the top.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Cool and chill: Let the pie cool completely at room temperature. Chill for at least 2 hours before slicing for clean cuts.
Notes
- This pie is similar in texture to pumpkin pie but has a rich apple and spice flavor.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- You can make it a day ahead for easy prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
