Best Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie Recipes

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APPLE BUTTER PUMPKIN PIE



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A delightful combination of two Autumn standards - apple and pumpkin - in this lightly spiced pie with a streusel topping.

Provided by Joyce Lowe

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 cup apple butter
¼ cup dark brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
3 tablespoons butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup dark brown sugar
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, apple butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in eggs and evaporated milk. Pour into prepared pie shell.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted 2 inches from the center comes out clean. Sprinkle streusel topping over the pie, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  • To make the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine butter, flour, and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Stir until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 90.3 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 392.4 mg, Sugar 28.3 g

APPLE BUTTER-PUMPKIN PIE W/PECAN CRUNCH



APPLE BUTTER-PUMPKIN PIE W/PECAN CRUNCH image

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 Unbaked, single crust pie shell
PECAN TOPPING:
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped pecans
PUMPKIN FILLING
3 eggs
1 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin
1 cup apple butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp salt
pinch of ground allspice
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375. Put pie shell in freezer for 20 minutes. For topping, in medium bowl, combine brown sugar, butter, and nutmeg. Stir in pecans. Set aside. In large bowl, whisk eggs, then beat in pumpkin, apple butter, granulated sugar, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and allspice until blended. Whisk in cream until smooth. Turn filling into pie shell. Bake 45 minutes, or until filling is just set and knife inserted 2" from center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Preheat broiler. Sprinkle topping evenly over pie. Cover edges of crust with foil. Broil 7" from heat for 1-1/2 minutes, or until topping is golden and sugar is dissolved. Cool slightly on wire rack.

APPLE BUTTER PUMPKIN PECAN STREUSEL PIE



Apple Butter Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Pie image

I recently discovered the merits of apple butter as a baking ingredient, and wanted to share my discovery.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Pie

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup apple butter
1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
1 (9 inch) deep dish pie shells
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat to 375 degrees.
  • Combine pumpkin, apple butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, eggs, and evaporated milk. Pour into the pie shell.
  • Bake 50-60 minutes or until knife inserted two inches from center comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, mix together butter, flour, sugar, and pecans until they resemble coarse crumbs.
  • Top pie with streusel topping and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3449.8, Fat 153.5, SaturatedFat 56.6, Cholesterol 722.7, Sodium 2765.4, Carbohydrate 471.3, Fiber 24.2, Sugar 277.3, Protein 61.9

APPLE BUTTER PUMPKIN PIE



Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie image

The addition of apple butter gives this pumpkin pie a slightly fruity flavor. I'm always happy to share reliable recipes like this. -Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Dough for single-crust pie
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup apple butter
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/3 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon each ground ginger, cloves and nutmeg
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. In a large bowl, combine eggs, pumpkin, apple butter, brown sugar, evaporated milk, 2% milk and vanilla. Whisk in salt and spices until well blended; pour into crust. , Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cover edge loosely with foil during the last 20 minutes if necessary. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, garnish with whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PAULA DEEN'S APPLE BUTTER PUMPKIN PIE



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Make and share this Paula Deen's Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Punky Julster

Categories     Pie

Time 50m

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup apple butter
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
3 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
sweetened whipped cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F
  • Combine apple butter, pumpkin, sugar, salt and spices in a bowl.
  • Stir in eggs.
  • Gradually add milk and mix well.
  • Pour into pie shell.
  • Bake for about 40 minutes or until set.
  • Garnish with whipped cream and maybe some pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2381, Fat 90.5, SaturatedFat 29.2, Cholesterol 612.8, Sodium 3175.2, Carbohydrate 352.2, Fiber 19.4, Sugar 215.7, Protein 46.9

APPLE BUTTER AND PUMPKIN PIE



Apple Butter and Pumpkin Pie image

I'm proud of this pie because I made it up in my head, and it turned out very well! It's a little different from traditional pumpkin or pecan pie, which makes it a nice holiday surprise. -Sherry Little, Sherwood, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/4 cup shortening
3 to 5 tablespoons ice water
FILLING:
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup apple butter
1 cup canned pumpkin
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
Sugared Cranberries (see Editor's Note)
Toasted chopped pecans
Sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in butter and shortening until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Reserve one-fourth of the dough for cutouts; shape into a disk. Shape remaining dough into a separate disk. Wrap disks and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., On a lightly floured surface, roll large disk of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Roll small disk to 1/4-in. thickness; cut into desired shapes with floured 1-in. cookie cutters. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Refrigerate crust and cutouts while preparing filling., Preheat oven to 425°. Mix eggs, apple butter, pumpkin, brown sugar, salt and spices; stir in cream. Pour into crust. Bake on a lower oven rack 15 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°; bake until center is almost set, 30-35 minutes. Bake cutouts on an upper oven rack until golden brown, 12-15 minutes., Cool on a wire rack; serve or refrigerate within 2 hours. Decorate pie with cutouts and toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 437mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PUMPKIN APPLE BUTTER PIE WITH GINGERSNAP CRUMBLE



Pumpkin Apple Butter Pie With Gingersnap Crumble image

My Mom likes dreaming up creative spins on traditional pie recipes, and this is one of her favorite inventions. I like the crunchy topping and sweet filling; it's the perfect holiday pie... or just an every day treat!

Provided by Caitlin at Food.com

Categories     Pie

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pie crust (homemade or pre-made)
1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin
6 tablespoons apple butter
6 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 cup whipping cream
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup oatmeal
1 cup gingersnap cookie (crushed)
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine all topping ingredients in a bowl. Stir until mixture resembles course crumbs.
  • In a separate large bowl, combine all pie filling ingredients. Pour into prepared pie crust.( Pre-made or home made).
  • Bake pie crust and filling in preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted 2 inches from the center comes out clean.
  • Sprinkle streusel topping over pie and bake an additional 15 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.3, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 113.1, Sodium 369, Carbohydrate 51.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 31, Protein 5.4

APPLE BUTTER PUMPKIN PIE



Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie image

A friend of mine served this today and shared her recipe. I cannot believe how good this was - what a combination!

Provided by CindiJ

Categories     Pie

Time 50m

Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup apple butter
1 cup pumpkin (fresh or canned)
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup evaporated milk (or half-n-half)
1 unbaked pie shell (9-inch)

Steps:

  • Combine apple butter, pumpkin, sugar, salt & spices in bowl.
  • Mix well.
  • Stir in beaten eggs.
  • Add milk slowly and mix well.
  • Pour into unbaked pie shell.
  • Bake in 425º oven 40 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.4, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 102.1, Sodium 237.2, Carbohydrate 56.7, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 34.9, Protein 7.6

CRUSTLESS APPLE BUTTER PUMPKIN PIE - 2 WW POINTS



Crustless Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie - 2 Ww Points image

This is a guilt-free pumpkin pie, with lots of fiber and low in fat and calories. From Weight Watchers - 2 points per serving.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

15 ounces canned pumpkin
1/2 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup apple butter
8 tablespoons Cool Whip Free

Steps:

  • Beat all together until smooth.
  • Pour into a Pam sprayed pie pan
  • Bake at 400 for 15 minutes, then at 375 for 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted comes out clean.
  • Top each slice with 1 T. Cool Whip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.9, Sodium 309.5, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 11.2, Protein 2.8

AUTUMN APPLE BUTTER PUMPKIN PIE



Autumn Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie image

Two autumn standards-pumpkin and apple-are joined together in this delightful pie. Topped with a crown of golden pastry "leaves," this dessert is sure to impress.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup apple butter
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
Additional pie pastry, optional
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the apple butter, pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and ginger. Add eggs. Gradually beat in milk until smooth. Pour into pastry shell., Bake at 425° for 35-40 minutes or until set (cover edges loosely with foil if necessary to prevent overbrowning). Cool on a wire rack. , If decorative cutouts are desired, roll additional pastry to 1/8-in. thickness; cut out with 1-in. to 1-1/2-in. leaf-shaped cookie cutters. With a sharp knife, score leaf veins on cutouts if desired. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Arrange around edge of pie. Garnish with whipped cream if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

APPLE BUTTER PUMPKIN PIE



Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie image

If you love a classic pumpkin pie, you'll love this apple butter twist. It gives the pie a slightly fruity flavor that tastes of fall. The pie's seasoning leans towards more of a cinnamon flavor, but the ginger and nutmeg are in the undertones. Cool and creamy, the filling is exactly what you'd expect from a pumpkin pie. As it...

Provided by Gay Farrar

Categories     Pies

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can(s) canned pumpkin, 15 oz.
1 c apple butter
1/3 c sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
3 eggs
1 can(s) evaporated milk, 5 oz. (2/3 cup)
1/2 c milk
pastry for single-crust pie or double-crust pie
whipped cream (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large mixing bowl combine pumpkin, apple butter, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
  • 2. Add eggs; beat with wire whisk until combined.
  • 3. Gradually stir in evaporated milk and milk.
  • 4. Mix well.
  • 5. Prepare and roll out pastry as directed. Line a 9-inch pastry plate with pastry.
  • 6. Pour pumpkin mixture into pastry shell.
  • 7. To prevent over browning, cover edge of pie with foil or a pie shield.
  • 8. Place in a preheated 375 degree oven for 25 minutes.
  • 9. Remove foil and bake about 25 minutes more or until a knife in center comes out clean.
  • 10. Cool on a rack for 1 hour. Chill 3-6 hours before serving. Store in the refrigerator.
  • 11. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

AUTUMN APPLE BUTTER PUMPKIN PIE RECIPE



Autumn Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie Recipe image

Two autumn standards-pumpkin and apple-are joined together in this delightful pie. Topped with a crown of golden pastry "leaves," this dessert is sure to impress.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Cup Homemade Apple Butter (Recipe Attached)
1 Cup Cooked Fresh Pumpkin, Drained In Colander & Cooled
1/2 Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
3/4 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon
3/4 Tsp. Ground Nutmeg
1/2 Tsp. Salt
1/4 Tsp. Ground Ginger
3 Large Eggs, Lightly Beaten
3/4 Cup Evaporated Milk
1 Pkg. Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crust or Your Homemade Recipe

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 425°F
  • In a large bowl, combine the apple butter, pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and ginger. Add eggs. Gradually beat in milk until smooth. Pour into pastry shell.
  • Bake at 425°F for 35-40 minutes or until set (cover edges loosely with foil if necessary to prevent over browning). Cool on a wire rack.
  • Garnish with whipped cream if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
  • Tip: If decorative cutouts are desired, roll additional pastry to 1/8-in. thickness; cut out with 1-in. to 1-1/2-in. leaf-shaped, pumpkin, ghost or apple cookie cutters. With a sharp knife, score cutouts for detail patterns, if desired. I like to use mini cookie cutters for arranging around the edge of pie. Use egg wash or a filling to adhere the pieces. I'll use regular sized cutter for the center.

APPLE BUTTER PUMPKIN PIE



APPLE BUTTER PUMPKIN PIE image

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup apple butter
1 cup fresh or canned pumpkin
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
3 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
Sweetened whipped cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine apple butter, pumpkin, sugar, salt and spices in a bowl. Stir in eggs. Gradually add milk and mix well. Pour into pie shell. Bake for about 40 minutes or until set. Cook's Notes: -If the crust begins to burn, place tin foil around the crust and lower the temperature of the oven. -A tasty topping for this pie is praline pecans.

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Apple butter pumpkin pie recipes are a delightful twist on the classic pumpkin pie. Combining the sweet and savory flavors of apples with the creamy texture of pumpkin, this recipe is perfect for any fall occasion. It is incredibly easy to make and requires minimal ingredients.

Ingredients

Pie Crust:
  • All-purpose flour
  • Salt
  • Butter
  • Cold water
Pie Filling:
  • Apple Butter
  • Pumpkin puree
  • Eggs
  • Heavy Cream
  • Brown Sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Ginger
  • Cloves
  • Nutmeg

Instructions

Pie Crust:
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
  2. Cut in the butter until it forms coarse crumbs.
  3. Add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture forms a ball.
  4. Wrap the ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and place it in a 9-inch pie dish.
  6. Crimp the edges and set aside.
Pie Filling:
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, apple butter, eggs, heavy cream, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Mix in the cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust.
  5. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
  6. Cool the pie on a wire rack for at least an hour before serving.

Tips

  • Make sure to refrigerate the pie dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help prevent shrinkage during baking.
  • If you don't have apple butter, you can substitute with applesauce or even grated apples.
  • You can use either homemade or store-bought pumpkin puree for this recipe.
  • For the best flavor, use fresh spices instead of pre-ground ones.
  • Serve the pie with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Conclusion

Apple butter pumpkin pie recipes are the perfect dessert for any fall occasion. The combination of sweet and savory flavors in this recipe make it a unique and delicious twist on the classic pumpkin pie. With minimal ingredients and easy instructions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

Tips for Making the Perfect Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie

If you are looking for a fall dessert that will impress your guests or simply crave a delicious dessert that embodies the flavors of autumn, then an apple butter pumpkin pie is the perfect choice. This recipe is a unique and tasty combination of two classic desserts, which results in a pumpkin pie that is a little bit sweeter, a little bit spicier, and a whole lot more delicious. Here are some valuable tips to help you make the perfect apple butter pumpkin pie:
1. Make your own apple butter
While you can purchase apple butter in stores, making your own apple butter is relatively easy and inexpensive. The homemade stuff is always better than the store-bought. The fresh flavors and aroma of homemade apple butter will add a delightful depth of flavor to your pumpkin pie. It gives the pie a delicate sweetness and unique texture that makes all the difference in taste.
2. Use fresh pumpkin puree
Using fresh pumpkin puree is another essential factor in making the perfect apple butter pumpkin pie. You can roast or steam the pumpkin, then puree it to get the consistency you need to add to the recipe. Using fresh pumpkin will give the pie a deeper, richer flavor than canned pumpkin. The fresh pumpkin also adds a layer of texture to the pie, which makes for a more elegant dish.
3. Use good quality ingredients
Using high-quality ingredients is crucial to the success of your apple butter pumpkin pie. Make sure you use premium butter, fresh and quality spices, such as nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, clove, etc. Fresh ingredients ensure your pie tastes delicious and authentic.
4. Cut the pumpkin pie correctly
When it comes to cutting the pie, it's essential to use quality pie cutters to avoid any mishaps. To make slicing the apple butter pumpkin pie as easy as possible, let it cool down to room temperature, and then use a sharp knife to make precise cuts. Skipping this step might ruin the final aesthetics and quality of the pie.
5. Don't be afraid to experiment with toppings and spices
While making apple butter pumpkin pie, feel free to experiment with toppings and spices. Use whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to balance out the flavors, or you can add a touch of alternate spice to elevate the final taste. The key is to use only a small amount to avoid overwhelming the flavor of the pie.
6. Keep the pie refrigerated
Despite the fantastic taste, apple butter pumpkin pie can spoil quickly. To preserve the pie's taste and texture, it's best to store the pie in the refrigerator once you've finished serving. Keep the pie tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to avoid getting it dry.
7. Use the right type of apples
Choosing the right type of apples will help you make the perfect apple butter for the pie. Tart apples such as Granny smith, honey crisp, or Jonathan apples are the perfect choice for making apple butter because they hold their shape and texture when cooked. Using the right apple type determines the quality of the apple butter, which influences the pie's final flavor.
8. Adjust baking temperature and length
When using fresh pumpkin puree for making apple butter pumpkin pie, you should adjust the baking temperature and length to achieve better results. Use a thermometer to ensure that the pie's internal temp reaches around 175 degrees Fahrenheit. This adjustment will help you get an evenly baked pie and cooked through pie.
9. Use a quality crust
Having a good crust is vital to the success of your apple butter pumpkin pie. So, make sure you use a quality, flakey crust that is perfect for this dessert. There are many quality crusts on the market today that are easy to use and ready-made. If you prefer a homemade crust, ensure you use high-quality, fresh ingredients.
10. Save time by making several pies with extra apple butter filling
Making extra pie filling is the most efficient way to serve a large group or deal with a busy fall schedule. Apple butter pumpkin pies can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer. When you're ready to host a party or want to enjoy fall's best flavors, take your pie out of the freezer and thaw it. You'll have a freshly baked pie that looks and tastes amazing.

To sum up

Preparing an apple butter pumpkin pie is a relatively easy task with the right ingredients and technique. You may already have most of the ingredients in your kitchen, but the above tips will guide you on how to make the perfect pie. Organic ingredients are always the best choice for making a delicious and healthy dessert. Don't hesitate to experiment with the recipe and come up with flavor twists that reflect your personal tastes. Enjoy the fall season with a wholesome and delicious apple butter pumpkin pie.

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