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Apple Butter Pie with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Delightful Apple Butter Pie with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

This Apple Butter Pie with Cinnamon Whipped Cream is a creamy, comforting dessert perfect for fall gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Consider whole wheat flour as a healthy alternative.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Keep it cold for best results.
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Sea salt works as a great substitute.
  • 5-6 tablespoons ice cold water Ensure it's very cold.
For the Pie Filling
  • 1 cup apple butter Homemade is best, but store-bought will suffice.
  • 3 large eggs Use room temperature for better mixing.
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar Light brown sugar can be used if necessary.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Swap with vanilla paste for a more intense aroma.
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk Choose evaporated milk for a lighter option.
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour May omit if using thicker apple butter.
For the Cinnamon Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream Use whipped coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar Granulated sugar can be used but won't dissolve as well.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Try vanilla or nutmeg for variations.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Oven

Method
 

Prepare the Pie Crust
  1. In a food processor, combine all-purpose flour and kosher salt, pulsing until mixed. Add cold, cubed unsalted butter and pulse until the mixture resembles wet sand. Gradually pour in ice cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until a shaggy dough forms. Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
Par-Bake the Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out one chilled dough disc on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Place it in the dish, crimp the edges, and dock the bottom with a fork. Line with parchment paper, fill with pie weights, and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and parchment, then bake for another 5 minutes until lightly golden.
Make the Filling
  1. Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C). In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the apple butter, large eggs, dark brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract until smooth. Slowly stir in sweetened condensed milk to create a creamy filling. Pour this mixture into the warm, par-baked crust, ensuring an even distribution.
Bake the Pie
  1. Place the pie in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. After this time, shift the pie to the bottom third of the oven and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes. The filling should be set but slightly jiggly in the center—avoid overbaking.
Cool the Pie
  1. Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 3 hours. For quicker cooling, refrigerate the pie.
Prepare Cinnamon Whipped Cream
  1. While the pie cools, make the whipped cream. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until it begins to thicken. Gradually add powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and a splash of vanilla extract. Continue whipping until soft-stiff peaks form.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Once the pie has cooled completely, generously top it with the cinnamon whipped cream. Optionally add dollops of apple butter on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure eggs and apple butter are at room temperature for smoother filling. Use pie weights to prevent crust collapse, and cover edges with foil if browning too quickly.

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