Creamy spiced apple butter (Printer-Friendly)
A creamy spiced apple filling with rich apple butter flavor in a flaky crust, ideal for autumn treats.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Crust
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1 refrigerated 9-inch pie crust
→ Filling
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1 1/4 cups apple butter
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3 large eggs
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1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch pie pan with the refrigerated pie crust and crimp edges as desired. Prick crust bottom with a fork.
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Line crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights, dry beans, or uncooked rice. Bake on middle rack for 10 to 12 minutes.
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Remove parchment and weights carefully, then return crust to oven for 5 to 7 minutes until bottom is dry and lightly golden.
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In a large bowl, whisk together apple butter, eggs, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and flour until smooth.
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Pour filling into prepared crust, smoothing top. Bake at 350°F on middle rack for 35 to 40 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
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Remove pie from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
# Helpful Hints:
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Use room temperature ingredients to avoid lumps in the filling.
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If crust edges brown too quickly, cover with foil or use a pie shield.
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Let pie cool fully before slicing for clean cuts.
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Pie can be served chilled or at room temperature.
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Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
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To parbake frozen crust, thaw 15 minutes, prick bottom, then bake at 375°F for 10-15 minutes until edges brown.