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Apple Butter Pie

Decadent Apple Butter Pie with Wholesome Spelt Crust

Experience the comforting flavors of this Apple Butter Pie, with a creamy filling in a wholesome spelt crust.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 1 cup Apple Butter can be homemade or store-bought
  • 3 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for a lighter option
  • 3/4 cup Sugar brown sugar works for deeper sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Crust Ingredients
  • 1 cup Spelt Flour can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Butter unsalted, cubed

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • pie pan
  • whisk
  • Pastry cutter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a mixing bowl, combine spelt flour and cold, cubed unsalted butter until resembling coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water until the dough comes together. Roll out the dough and place it in a pie pan, then blind bake for 15–20 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the apple butter, eggs, heavy cream, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth and consistent. Enjoy the aroma of fall as the spices meld.
  3. Once your pie crust has cooled, pour the filling into the crust, ensuring it fills to the brim, creating a rounded top.
  4. Place the filled pie in the oven and lower the temperature to 325°F. Bake for 40–50 minutes until edges set but center has a slight wobble.
  5. After baking, cool the pie at room temperature for about 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  6. Slice and serve topped with Maple Whipped Cream for added sweetness. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, monitor the baking time closely and allow proper chilling for optimal flavor and texture.

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