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Apple Butter Pie

Heavenly Apple Butter Pie with Silky Spelt Crust

This Apple Butter Pie is a delightful fall dessert with a silky custard filling and wholesome spelt crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 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
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can substitute half-and-half for a lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1 dash Nutmeg for added flavor
For the Crust
  • 1 cup Spelt Flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 cup Sugar adjust to preference

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pie Pan
  • Whisk
  • Fork

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your spelt pie crust.
  2. Bake the crust for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together apple butter, eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
  4. Pour the filling into the baked crust and tilt to distribute evenly.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly wobbly.
  6. Let the pie cool for at least an hour before refrigerating for a minimum of 6 hours.
  7. Serve with a dollop of maple whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For creative toppings, consider adding maple whipped cream or crumbled pecans for extra flavor and texture.

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