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Apple Butter Pie

Creamy Apple Butter Pie That Will Wow Your Guests

This Creamy Apple Butter Pie combines the cozy taste of apple butter in a delightful custard for a perfect autumn dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 cup apple butter homemade is best
  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy cream substitute with full-fat coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon to taste
  • a dash nutmeg enhances flavor
Crust
  • 1 cup spelt flour can be swapped for all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter use vegan butter for dairy-free
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt fine sea salt recommended

Equipment

  • Pie dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a pie dish with a spelt crust.
  2. Blind bake the crust for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden and set aside to cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine apple butter, eggs, heavy cream, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Add in the cinnamon and nutmeg, blending until fully combined. The mixture should be creamy.
  5. Pour the filling into the cooled spelt crust and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes.
  6. Once baked, cool to room temperature for about 1 hour and then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  7. Slice and serve, optionally topping with Maple Whipped Cream or ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill overnight for best flavor. Adjust spice levels to personal preference.

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