Description
Apple butter pie is a warm, comforting dessert that perfectly captures the essence of autumn. This creamy custard pie blends rich apple butter with sweetened condensed milk, creating a luscious filling nestled in a flaky crust. With its unique flavor profile reminiscent of pumpkin pie and hints of brown sugar, this delightful treat is perfect for Thanksgiving festivities, family gatherings, or cozy nights at home. Whether served warm or chilled, each slice is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup + 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- â…” cup ice water
- 1½ cups apple butter
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Cut cold butter into cubes and freeze for 15 minutes.
- Prepare ice water with a handful of ice cubes.
- In a food processor, pulse flour and salt to combine.
- Add cold butter to the flour mixture until it resembles pea-sized crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water while pulsing until shaggy crumbles form.
- Chill dough in plastic wrap for at least one hour.
- Roll out chilled dough to about â…› inch thick and transfer to a pie dish.
- Par-bake the crust at 375°F for 15 minutes with weights, then for an additional 5 minutes without.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg