APPLE BUTTER PUMPKIN PIE

APPLE BUTTER PUMPKIN PIE — a classic pumpkin pie elevated with apple butter for extra warmth, spice, and silky texture. This is one of the most beloved fall-style mash-ups in American baking.

🥧 APPLE BUTTER PUMPKIN PIE

Smooth, Spiced, and Perfectly Autumn

⭐ Why This Pie Works

Apple butter adds deep caramelized apple flavor.
The pie bakes extra creamy because apple butter has no extra water.
Needs less sugar thanks to the natural sweetness.
Spices become richer and more complex.

🍎 Ingredients

For the Pie Filling

1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie mix)
¾ cup apple butter
½ cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 cup evaporated milk OR heavy cream
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp cloves (or allspice)
½ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract

Crust

1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell (homemade or store-bought)
Optional: brush edges with beaten egg for shine

🔥 Instructions

1. Prepare the oven

Preheat to 425°F (220°C).

2. Mix the filling

In a large bowl, whisk together:

Pumpkin purée
Apple butter
Brown sugar
Eggs
Evaporated milk / heavy cream
All spices
Salt
Vanilla

Whisk until smooth and silky.

3. Fill the crust

Pour filling into the unbaked pie shell.
Tap lightly to release air bubbles.

4. Bake hot, then low

Start at 425°F for 10 minutes.
Reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking 40–45 minutes,
or until the center is set but still slightly wobbly.

Expert tip: The pie is done when an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads 175–180°F (80–82°C).

5. Cool

Cool at least 2 hours before slicing.
Chill for best texture.

🍨 Serving Ideas

Whipped cream flavored with cinnamon or maple
Vanilla bean ice cream
Drizzle of warm caramel
Garnish with candied pecans

✨ Variations

Maple Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie

Replace half the brown sugar with 2 tbsp pure maple syrup.

Apple Streusel Topping

Before baking, top the pie with:

½ cup flour
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup cold butter
½ tsp cinnamon

Crumble on top → bake as usual.

Ginger Snap Crust

Use crushed gingersnap cookies + melted butter instead of a pastry crust.

OTHER RECIPES

INGREDIENTS

1 c. apple butter
1 c. pumpkin
1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ginger
3 eggs, slightly beaten

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine apple butter, pumpkin, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.

Add eggs and mix well. Add milk gradually.

Pour into pie shell and bake at 425 degrees for about 40 minutes. Enjoy !

VIDEO:

APPLE BUTTER RECIPE