apple butter pie
Very old Appalachian pie recipe from the days then everybody made apple butter and sugar was scarce. It's very simple to make, not a lot of ingredients, because most of the sweetener and spices are already in your apple butter. This would be a great pie for your kids to bake as it would teach them about history and baking. Nice dark apple butter and sorghum or molasses give it a slight bit of sweetness and body. This is a not too sweet, rich delicious pie that will bring you back to the days of your forefathers. I do hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This apple butter pie has the smooth texture of a pumpkin pie but is filled with the wonderful old-fashioned flavors of apple, spice, and molasses. It's reminiscent of the flavors in gingerbread. Definitely cut a slice of this apple butter pie while warm. Paired with cool whipped cream, it's a delicious bite.
Ingredients
- 1 - 9-inch unbaked pie shell
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups apple butter
- 3 tablespoons sorghum or molasses
How To Make apple butter pie
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Step 1Pre heat oven to 350. Melt one stick of butter. -
Step 2Allow butter to cool.
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Step 3Brush a small amount of butter in a pie pan.
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Step 4Layout the pie crust in the pan. Crimp the edges if you so choose.
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Step 5In a bowl beat eggs until just combined.
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Step 6Add flour.
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Step 7While beating add sorghum and drizzle butter into the mixture.
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Step 8Add apple butter and mix.
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Step 9Do not overbeat; you don't want too much air.
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Step 10Pour into pie shell.
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Step 11Cover edges of pie with aluminum foil or a pie shield.
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Step 12Bake at 350 for 30 min. Carefully remove foil and continue to bake another 15 min or until center is firm and knife comes out clean.
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Step 13Allow to cool at least 30 min. Serve slightly warm with whipped cream.
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Step 14:::NOTE::: Depending on the apple butter you use, it can change the taste of your pie.
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