Description
Apple Butter Pie is a comforting dessert bursting with rich apple flavor and warm spices. This unique twist on a classic apple pie is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Apple butter
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Cornstarch or all-purpose flour
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Cloves
- Allspice
- Lemon zest or juice (optional)
- Egg (for egg wash)
- Water or milk (for egg wash)
- Coarse sugar (like turbinado or demerara, for sprinkling)
- Homemade or store-bought pie crust (enough for a double crust)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Crust: If using homemade dough, roll out one half and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the edges, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Refrigerate while preparing the filling. If blind baking, prick the bottom, line with parchment, fill with weights, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes. Remove weights and bake for another 5-10 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
- Mix the Apple Butter Filling: In a medium bowl, combine apple butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch (or flour), cinnamon, nutmeg, and any additional spices. Add lemon zest or juice if using. Stir until smooth and taste for sweetness and spice.
- Assemble the Pie: Retrieve the chilled pie crust and pour the apple butter filling evenly into the shell, spreading it gently.
- Add the Top Crust: Roll out the second half of the dough and place it over the filling, creating vent slits or a lattice top. Trim edges to match the bottom crust and crimp edges decoratively.
- Egg Wash and Sugar Sprinkle: Whisk one egg with a tablespoon of water or milk and brush over the top crust. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake Your Pie: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place pie on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes. Reduce temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for another 35-45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Tent edges with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool Completely: Transfer pie to a wire rack and let cool for at least 3-4 hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 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: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: To prevent a soggy bottom, consider blind baking the crust or brushing it with egg white before adding the filling. Adjust spices based on the flavor profile of your apple butter. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delightful treat.