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Apple Butter Pie

Irresistibly Cozy Apple Butter Pie to Warm Your Heart

Enjoy a delightful homemade Apple Butter Pie, perfect for autumn gatherings and ensuring a crowd-pleasing dessert experience.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups flour Substitute with a gluten-free blend if needed.
  • 2 tablespoons sugar Brown sugar for richer flavor is a lovely option.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness and balances flavors.
  • 1 cup butter Cold or vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
  • 6 tablespoons cold water Use ice-cold water for a flaky crust.
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Can be replaced with a splash of lemon juice.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup apple butter Homemade or quality store-bought.
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk Can be substituted with evaporated milk.
  • 3 large eggs Flax eggs can be used as a vegan alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract is the best choice.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Adjust spices according to taste.
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg Adjust spices according to taste.
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves Adjust spices according to taste.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup oats Rolled or quick oats work well.
  • ½ cup brown sugar Can complement the oats beautifully.
  • ¼ cup flour Use all-purpose or a gluten-free variety.
  • ½ cup cold butter Keep it nice and cold for crumbly topping.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • pie plate
  • whisk
  • pastry cutter
  • refrigerator
  • oven

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles walnut halves. Gradually add in cold water and apple cider vinegar, mixing until the dough just comes together. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Pre-Bake Crust
  1. Once chilled, roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large circle. Transfer to a pie plate, pressing gently into the bottom and sides. Refrigerate for 10 minutes, then preheat your oven to 400°F. Blind bake the crust for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Make the Filling
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the apple butter, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until smooth. Pour this mixture into the cooled crust, ensuring an even layer.
Prepare the Topping
  1. Combine oats, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Set aside.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the filling. Preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set.
Cool
  1. After baking, remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature for about an hour. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This Apple Butter Pie is ideal for chilly evenings and can be made gluten-free by substituting the flour. Serve with whipped cream for an extra treat.

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