Description
This delicious Apple Butter Pie features a flaky refrigerated pie crust filled with a spiced apple and apple butter mixture, enhanced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of sugar. Baked until golden and bubbling, it’s a perfect cozy dessert for fall or any time you crave a comforting sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
Filling
- 1 cup apple butter
- 3 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Topping
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the pie evenly.
- Prepare Pie Crust: Roll out the refrigerated pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, gently pressing it into place and trimming any excess dough around the edges for a neat fit.
- Make Filling: In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced apples, apple butter, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and all-purpose flour. Toss everything thoroughly until the apple slices are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Assemble Pie: Pour the prepared apple butter filling evenly into the pie crust. Dot the filling with small pieces of unsalted butter to add richness and flavor.
- Add Top Crust: Place a second pie crust over the filling or create a lattice pattern if preferred. Seal the edges by crimping them together securely to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Apply Egg Wash and Sugar: Brush the top crust with the beaten egg to give it a glossy finish. Sprinkle coarse sugar over the top crust if you want extra sparkle and a crunchy texture.
- Vent Pie: Cut a few small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape while baking, preventing sogginess in the crust.
- Bake: Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the crust edges start to brown too fast, cover them with foil halfway through baking to avoid burning.
- Cool: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool for at least one hour before slicing. This cooling step helps the filling set properly for clean slices and better flavor.
Notes
- For a more rustic and wholesome pie, try using a whole wheat or oat-based crust.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the filling for added texture and nutty flavor.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a comforting dessert experience.
- Enhance the apple flavor by adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a splash of apple cider to the filling mixture.
