Description
Paula Deen’s Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie blends autumn’s richest flavors into a single silky dessert. Creamy pumpkin and smooth apple butter create a luxurious fusion that warms your palate with Southern comfort and seasonal charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1 cup canned or fresh pumpkin
- 3 slightly beaten eggs
- ¾ cup evaporated milk
- 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell
Spices and Seasonings:
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Garnish:
- sweetened whipped cream
Instructions
- Thoroughly combine apple butter, pumpkin puree, dark brown sugar, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, and ground ginger in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring all spices are evenly distributed.
- Whisk eggs separately until uniformly beaten, then fold them gradually into the spice mixture, stirring continuously to create a smooth, well-integrated base.
- Slowly incorporate evaporated milk into the mixture, whisking gently to maintain a silky, consistent texture without creating air bubbles.
- Position an unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish, carefully pouring the prepared filling into the shell and using a spatula to spread it evenly to the edges.
- Heat the oven to 220°C (425°F), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for optimal heat circulation.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40-45 minutes, watching for a set center that maintains a subtle wobble when gently nudged.
- If the pie crust edges brown too quickly, delicately drape aluminum foil over the perimeter to prevent excessive charring.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature for at least 2 hours, which helps the filling set properly.
- Before serving, optionally top with freshly whipped cream or sprinkle with candied pecans for an elegant, textural garnish.
Notes
- Protect those delicate pie edges from burning by wrapping aluminum foil around the crust’s perimeter during baking.
- Achieve perfectly smooth filling by gently mixing ingredients without aggressive stirring that could create unwanted texture.
- Verify the pie’s readiness through a gentle center wiggle, signaling a creamy custard-like consistency when cooled.
- Unlock maximum flavor potential by using freshly ground whole spices that deliver intense, vibrant aromatics.
- Patience rewards your dessert adventure – allow complete cooling for at least two hours to ensure beautiful, clean slice presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 269
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1.8 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 77 mg