Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Apple Butter Pie topped with a charming quilted pastry crust. Rich apple butter, warm spices, and a flaky crust make this dessert a must-try for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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Pie Filling:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (bottom)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Quilt Top Crust:
- 1 additional pie crust
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare Filling: Combine melted butter, apple butter, brown sugar, eggs, heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth. Pour into pie crust.
- Assemble Quilt Top: Cut second crust into shapes and arrange in a quilt pattern over filling. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Cool completely before slicing. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
- Use thick, spiced apple butter for best flavor.
- Tent crust with foil if it browns too quickly.
- Pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
