If you're looking for a cozy, fall-inspired dessert that's creamy, spiced, and irresistible, this Apple Butter Pie is it. Imagine the custardy richness of pumpkin pie, but with the sweet tang of apples and warm cinnamon spices. It's baked into a flaky crust and topped with a dollop of cinnamon whipped cream. It’s perfect for holidays, potlucks, or simply celebrating apple season.
Pro tip: If you'd like to make this pie using homemade apple butter, I recommend using my Slow Cooker Apple Butter Recipe for the filling. It's easy, hands-off, and makes this pie even more special.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Apple pie flavor in custard form - creamy, spiced, and rich, but still light.
- Simple prep - just whisk, pour, and bake in a store-bought or homemade crust.
- Perfect for fall & holidays - cozy flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Make-ahead friendly - chill it the night before and it's ready to serve.
- Customizable - use homemade apple butter, swap in brown sugar, or even top with ice cream instead of whipped cream.
Ingredients (with Notes)
For the Pie:
- 1 store-bought pie dough - or use you can make this easy homemade pie crust.
- 1 ½ cups half and half - or equal parts milk + cream.
- 1 cup apple butter - If you’re able, I love using my Slow Cooker Apple Butter. Homemade adds an extra cozy, fresh apple flavor. But store-bought is just fine, and Musselman’s is recommended.
- ¾ cup granulated sugar - swap with light brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
- 2 large eggs - binds the custard filling.
- 2 Tablespoons flour - helps thicken (use cornstarch if gluten-free).
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract - or try maple extract for a cozy twist.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - warm, classic spice.
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg - adds depth.
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger - a subtle zing that brightens the flavor.
For the Cinnamon Whipped Topping:
- ¾ cup heavy cream - very cold, whips faster.
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar - for sweetness and stability.
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon - warm flavor that ties everything together.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place pie dough into a pie tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together half and half, apple butter, sugar, eggs, flour, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until smooth.
- Pour filling into the pie crust, smoothing the top.
- Bake 45-55 minutes, until the center is just set and a knife inserted comes out mostly clean. (Cover edges if browning too quickly.)
- Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing.
- For topping: whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until soft peaks form.
- Slice the pie and serve with a generous dollop of the cinnamon whipped cream.
Serving Suggestions
- Top with cinnamon whipped cream (as written).
- Add a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream.
- Pair with hot coffee, apple cider, or this apple cider punch recipe for the perfect fall treat.
Tips & Notes
- Use a pie shield (or foil) to prevent over-browning.
- Don't skip chilling - it ensures clean, custard-like slices.
- Cool before refrigerating - prevents soggy crust.
- Cold cream = best whipped topping - chill bowl and beaters too.
FAQs
Yes! My Slow Cooker Apple Butter is perfect for this recipe and adds an even fresher, richer flavor.
This recipe works best in a standard pie tin, not deep dish.
Yes! Bake the day before, refrigerate overnight, and serve chilled.
Yes, freeze slices (wrapped well) up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Storage & Freezing
- Refrigerator: Store covered up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Wrap slices tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Whipped topping: Best fresh, but can be refrigerated up to 24 hours.
- Leftover apple butter: If you have leftover apple butter and you’re not sure what to do with it, try using it as a sauce for grilling! We made Chipotle apple butter ribs and they turned out delicious!
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This Apple Butter Pie is smooth, custardy, and packed with cozy fall spices-all layered into a flaky crust and finished with cinnamon whipped cream. It's the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or anytime you're craving something warm and nostalgic.
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Apple Butter Pie
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Ingredients
Apple Butter Pie:
- 1 store bought pie dough or make my homemade pie crust recipe
- 1 ½ cups half and half
- 1 cup apple butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Cinnamon Whipped Topping:
- ¾ cup heavy cream very cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the pie dough into a pie tin.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the half and half, apple butter, sugar, eggs, flour, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the pie crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until the center is just set and a knife inserted near the middle comes out mostly clean. Cover the edges of the pie crust if browning too quickly.
- Cool the pie completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- For the topping, whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and cinnamon until soft peaks form.
- Slice the chilled pie and serve each piece with a generous dollop of cinnamon whipped topping.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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