Description
A decadent Apple Butter Pie featuring a buttery, flaky crust filled with a spiced apple butter custard. This comforting dessert combines warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, baked to a golden finish, perfect for cozy gatherings or holiday meals.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 3–5 tablespoons ice water
Filling
- 1 cup apple butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the chilled, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough just comes together.
- Chill the Dough: Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Transfer it carefully and trim excess dough, then crimp the edges to seal the crust.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking.
- Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together apple butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the prepared filling into the pie crust, smoothing the surface evenly.
- Bake the Pie: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the filling is set in the center. If the crust edges begin to brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil to prevent burning.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Serve as is or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- You can substitute the homemade pie crust with a store-bought crust for convenience.
- Chilling the dough is essential to ensure a flaky crust that holds up during baking.
- Covering the crust edges with foil midway through baking prevents over-browning.
- Allow the pie to fully cool before slicing to ensure clean slices.
- For enhanced flavor, let the baked pie rest at room temperature for an hour or refrigerate before serving.
