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Apple Butter Pie

Silky Apple Butter Pie for Your Cozy Fall Desserts

Experience the essence of fall with this easy-to-make Apple Butter Pie that delights everyone at the table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup apple butter Use high-quality for best flavor.
  • 3 large eggs Essential for rich texture.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Adds creaminess to the filling.
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon Adjust to preference.
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg Adjust to preference.
  • 0.5 cup sugar Consider the sweetness of apple butter.
For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups spelt flour Can substitute with other flours.
  • 0.5 cup butter Use unsalted for taste control.
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt Kosher or sea salt recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon sugar Optional for decoration.

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Pie Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out spelt crust, fit into a 9-inch pie pan, and prick the bottom.
  2. Blind bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Cool while preparing filling.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine apple butter, eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour filling into the cooled crust. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes until edges are set and center wobbles.
  5. Cool for 30 minutes at room temperature. Refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours before serving.
  6. Slice and serve, optionally garnished with whipped cream or decorative crust cutouts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill completely before serving to avoid weeping. Use quality ingredients for best results.

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