Apple Butter Pie: Easy Homemade Sweet & Creamy Fall Treat
Author:Olivia
Prep Time:25 minutes
Cook Time:50 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
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.
Notes
This pie is perfect for autumn gatherings.
Allowing the pie to cool completely enhances the flavors.