Description
Southern comfort meets autumn’s embrace in this paula deen apple butter pumpkin pie. Rich spices and creamy textures create a delightful dessert that celebrates seasonal warmth. Guests will savor each comforting slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1 cup canned or fresh pumpkin
- 3 eggs (slightly beaten)
- ¾ cup evaporated milk (170 ml)
- ½ cup packed brown sugar (100 g)
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- sweetened whipped cream (for garnish)
Instructions
- Mixing Base: In a large bowl, thoroughly blend apple butter, pumpkin puree, dark brown sugar, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, and ground ginger until spices are perfectly incorporated and no dry pockets remain.
- Egg Integration: Vigorously whisk eggs until uniformly beaten, then gently fold into the spiced mixture, stirring continuously to create a smooth, homogeneous filling with no streaks of egg visible.
- Liquid Harmony: Gradually stream evaporated milk into the mixture, whisking delicately to maintain a silky, consistent texture without introducing excess air or creating lumps.
- Pie Assembly: Carefully transfer the prepared filling into an unbaked pie crust nestled in a 9-inch pie dish, using a spatula to distribute evenly and eliminate any potential air pockets.
- Baking Preparation: Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F), positioning the rack centrally to ensure balanced heat distribution and optimal baking conditions.
- Baking Process: Bake for 40-45 minutes, monitoring the pie’s center for a delicate wobble that indicates perfect doneness while maintaining structural integrity.
- Protective Measures: If pie crust edges darken too quickly, softly tent with aluminum foil to prevent burning while allowing the filling to complete cooking.
- Cooling and Setting: Allow pie to cool completely at room temperature for a minimum of 2 hours, enabling the filling to set and develop its full flavor profile.
- Serving Suggestions: Garnish with a dollop of freshly whipped cream or sprinkle with candied pecans for an elevated, textural presentation that complements the pie’s rich, spiced essence.
Notes
- Spice Blending Technique: Thoroughly mix spices to distribute flavors evenly, preventing clumping and ensuring a consistent taste in every bite.
- Egg Incorporation Strategy: Gradually fold eggs into the mixture to maintain a smooth, uniform texture without overmixing or creating scrambled egg-like consistency.
- Crust Protection Tip: Use aluminum foil around pie edges if browning too quickly, preventing burnt crust while allowing perfect pie filling to develop.
- Cooling Wisdom: Allow pie to cool completely at room temperature for at least 2 hours, enabling filling to set firmly and develop rich, deep flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg