Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare the Crust
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt. Toss in cold, cubed unsalted butter, and rub it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles walnut halves.
- Gradually add cold water and apple cider vinegar, mixing until you can form the dough into a disc. Wrap in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Roll Out Dough
- Dust a clean surface with flour and roll the dough into a 12-inch circle, about ⅛ inch thick.
- Transfer the rolled dough to a pie plate, gently pressing it into the corners and trimming excess dough.
- Crimp the edges and place it back in the fridge to chill for another 15 minutes.
Blind Bake Crust
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line the chilled pie crust with parchment paper, filling it with pie weights or dried beans.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and take out the weights and parchment.
Make Filling
- Lower the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together the apple butter, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and spices until smooth.
Prepare Topping
- In a separate bowl, combine oats, sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
- Add cold, cubed butter and rub it into the mixture until it forms clumps.
Assemble Pie
- Pour the apple butter filling into the pre-baked crust, spreading it evenly.
- Crumble the oat topping generously over the top. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
Cool and Serve
- Allow the pie to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Nutrition
Notes
Chill your dough properly, measure ingredients accurately, and allow the pie to cool completely for better slices. Consider customizing the topping with nuts or spices as desired.
