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Perfect Apple Butter Pie Recipe with Whipped Cream

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A creamy, rich apple butter pie with warm spices and a flaky crust, topped with luxurious whipped cream. Perfect for cozy autumn evenings or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 3 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 cup (240g) apple butter
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the chilled, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the apple butter, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  3. Roll out the crust: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Carefully transfer the dough to your pie dish and trim any excess, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Crimp the edges to make a decorative border.
  4. Bake the crust: Line the pie crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the weights and parchment and bake for another 5 minutes.
  5. Add the filling: Pour the apple butter mixture into the pre-baked crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake the pie: Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly puffed around the edges. The center should jiggle slightly when shaken.
  7. Cool: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely before adding the whipped cream topping.
  8. Make the whipped cream: In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the cooled pie.
  9. Slice and enjoy your perfect apple butter pie with whipped cream!

Notes

[‘Use cold butter for a flaky crust.’, ‘Don’t overmix the dough to avoid a tough crust.’, ‘Blind bake the crust to prevent sogginess.’, ‘Let the pie cool completely before adding whipped cream for easier slicing.’, ‘Experiment with variations like adding nuts or extra spices to the filling.’]

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Keywords: apple butter pie, whipped cream, fall dessert, holiday pie, easy dessert recipe

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