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

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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.