Description
Apple Butter Pie is a delightful twist on traditional desserts, merging the rich flavors of apple butter with a smooth custard filling. This creamy, comforting pie is perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, offering a unique flavor profile that will leave your guests asking for seconds. Ideal for any occasion, from holiday celebrations to casual nights in, this pie brings warmth and sweetness to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup + 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅔ cup ice water (cold)
- 1½ cups apple butter (plus a bit extra for the topping)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Combine flour and salt in a food processor, add cold butter, and pulse until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms. Chill for 1-2 hours.
- Roll Out the Dough: After chilling, roll out the dough to about ⅛” thick and fit into a pie dish. Par-bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Whisk together apple butter, eggs, brown sugar, flour, vanilla, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Assemble & Bake: Pour filling into crust and bake at 375°F for about 60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg