Apple Butter Pie Recipe
Do you like pumpkin pie? If that answer is yes, then you will love my apple butter pie. It has a similar texture and flavor as pumpkin pie in a buttery pastry crust. However, it includes a delightful twist of spiced apples. This twist brings a warmth to every bite. The combination of creamy apple butter, rich cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg creates a comforting dessert. It is perfect for fall gatherings. It’s also ideal for cozy family dinners. Topped with a dollop of freshly whipped cream, this pie becomes an indulgent treat. It will remind you of all the wonderful flavors of the harvest season. This makes it an irresistible alternative to the classic pumpkin favorite.
I love weaving the fruits of my home-canning into everyday meals. There’s a deep satisfaction in using something I carefully preserved. My apple butter can shine in a dinner or dessert recipe. This dish is no exception, where the warm, cozy flavors of apple and cinnamon take center stage. The apple butter adds a depth of sweetness. It also provides a hint of tang that elevates the recipe. Each bite feels comforting and thoughtfully crafted. Of course, if you don’t have homemade preserves on hand, you can use store-bought apple butter. It works beautifully and ensures that the rich, fragrant flavors are never out of reach. Either way, this recipe celebrates the simple magic of apples and cinnamon, whether lovingly homemade or conveniently purchased.
Apple butter pie is a wonderfully unique dessert that stands out during the holidays. I served it at our family Thanksgiving gathering. It disappeared in no time. Eager forks devoured it, accompanied by delighted exclamations. Its sweet, spiced filling and flaky crust captured everyone’s attention, earning appreciative nods and satisfied smiles. The dish was so successful. Someone even requested I make it again next year. This is a testament to how memorable and irresistible this pie can be. It’s the kind of dessert that not only satisfies the sweet tooth. It also sparks conversation. It leaves a lasting impression on any festive table.
Cost to make recipe.
I calculated this pie recipe to cost roughly $2.97 for the entire pie or about $0.37 per serving slice. Making and canning your own apple butter is the best way to save a little more money on this dessert.
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Recipe adapted
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Apple Butter Pie
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour …[$0.29]
- 1 Tbsp. white granulated sugar …[$0.02]
- ¼ tsp. salt …[$0.03]
- ½ stick butter cold…[$0.50]
- ¼ cup vegetable shortening cold…[$0.16]
- 2 Tbsp. ice water …[$0]
Apple Butter Filling
- 2 large eggs …[$0.46]
- ½ cup white granulated sugar …[$0.15]
- 2 Tbsp. corn starch …[$0.06]
- 1 tsp apple pie spice …[$0.20]
- ½ cup apple butter …[$0.64]
- 2 cups milk …[$0.46]
Instructions
Pie Crust
- Combine flour, sugar, and salt together. Then blend in cold butter and cold shortening along with water.
- Fold dough in plastic and set in refrigerator until ready to use or at least 30 minutes.
- Roll dough and press in a 9″ pie plate.
Apple Butter Filling
- Beat together eggs with sugar. Then add cornstarch, spice, apple butter, and milk.
- Pour filling into unbaked pie crust. The amount will be very liquidy and it will reach to the top of the pie. Be careful when placing in the oven.
- Bake at 375°F for about 60 minutes or until the center is set and gives a slight jiggle. Be sure to cover the crust edges if they become too brown before the rest of the pie has time to bake.
- Let pie cool before cutting in and serving. Keep in refrigerator.
Apple Butter Pie
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour, …[$0.29]
- 1 Tbsp. white granulated sugar, …[$0.02]
- ¼ tsp. salt, …[$0.03]
- ½ stick butter, cold…[$0.50]
- ¼ cup vegetable shortening, cold…[$0.16]
- 2 Tbsp. ice water, …[$0]
Apple Butter Filling
- 2 large eggs, …[$0.46]
- ½ cup white granulated sugar, …[$0.15]
- 2 Tbsp. corn starch, …[$0.06]
- 1 tsp Apple pie spice, …[$0.20]
- ½ cup apple butter, …[$0.64]
- 2 cups milk, …[$0.46]
Instructions
Pie Crust
- Combine 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour, 1 Tbsp. white granulated sugar, and ¼ tsp. salt together. Then blend in cold ½ stick butter and cold ¼ cup vegetable shortening along with 2 Tbsp. ice water.
- Fold dough in plastic and set in refrigerator until ready to use or at least 30 minutes.
- Roll dough and press in a 9" pie plate.
Apple Butter Filling
- Beat together 2 large eggs with ½ cup white granulated sugar. Then add 2 Tbsp. corn starch, 1 tsp Apple pie spice, ½ cup apple butter, and 2 cups milk.
- Pour filling into unbaked pie crust. The amount will be very loose and it will reach to the top of the pie. Be careful when placing in the oven.
- Bake at 375°F for about 60 minutes or until the center has set and gives a slight jiggle. Be sure to cover the crust edges if they become too brown before the rest of the pie has time to bake.
- Let the pie cool before cutting in and serving. Keep in refrigerator.