Description
Homemade cinnamon sugar apple butter pie showcases classic American dessert traditions with rich seasonal flavors. Sweet caramelized apples and warm spices create a comforting slice you will savor to the last delicious crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (345 g) Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten Free Baking Flour
- 1 cup (220 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed (European style preferred)
- 1 cup (270 g) apple butter
- 14 oz (397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup (60 g) sour cream
- ¼ cup (50 g) dark brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup ice water
- 1 ½ tbsps granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten Free Baking Flour
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- Homemade or store-bought whipped cream
Instructions
- Dry Foundation: Thoroughly blend gluten-free flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl to create a uniform base for the pastry.
- Butter Integration: Cut cold butter cubes into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, quickly chilling if the butter softens.
- Dough Formation: Gently fold in ice water and sour cream, kneading minimally until the dough coheres without overworking.
- Dough Preparation: Partition the dough into two portions – a larger piece for the main crust and a smaller section for decorative elements. Wrap and refrigerate to firm up.
- Crust Shaping: Roll out the primary dough on a flour-dusted surface, carefully transferring to the pie dish and sealing any potential fissures. Trim edges and crimp decoratively.
- Protective Sealing: Brush the pie shell interior with egg white to create a moisture barrier, then briefly freeze to maintain structural integrity.
- Oven Preparation: Heat the oven to 400°F. Execute a blind bake by covering the crust with parchment and ceramic weights, baking for 15 minutes. Remove weights and continue baking until golden.
- Filling Composition: Whisk apple butter, eggs, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla until achieving a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
- Cinnamon Sugar Accent: Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Coat pastry leaves and sprinkle the mixture across the pie’s surface.
- Baking Process: Pour the filling into the pre-baked shell. Initiate baking at 400°F for 10 minutes, then reduce to 350°F until the filling sets completely.
- Cooling and Finishing: Allow the pie to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate to solidify. Before serving, top with delicate whipped cream and arrange the cinnamon-coated pastry leaves as an elegant garnish.
Notes
- Chill Dough Strategically: Refrigerate dough portions for at least 1 hour to prevent shrinkage and ensure a flaky, tender crust during baking.
- Protect Pie Crust Wisely: Egg white barrier prevents soggy bottom by creating a moisture-resistant seal, maintaining the pastry’s crisp texture.
- Master Blind Baking Technique: Pre-baking the crust with weights prevents bottom softening and ensures a perfectly crisp foundation for your apple butter filling.
- Temperature Control Matters: Start with high heat to set the crust, then lower temperature to gently cook filling, preventing burning while achieving smooth, creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg