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Southern Apple Butter Custard Pie

This comforting Southern Apple Butter Custard Pie combines creamy custard with warm apple flavors and spices, making it a perfect dessert for gatherings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Pie
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 deep-dish 9-inch deep-dish 9-inch pie crust (frozen or homemade)
For the filling
  • 3 cans (5 oz each) evaporated milk (15 oz total)
  • 1 cup apple butter Choose a rich, deep flavored apple butter.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar Can swap for light brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon apple pie spice or ground cinnamon Plus extra for dusting.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
To serve
  • to taste whipped cream Can substitute with vanilla ice cream.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the deep-dish 9-inch pie crust in a pie pan and set it on a baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cans of evaporated milk, the apple butter, vanilla, sugar, spice, eggs, and salt until smooth.
  3. Stir cornstarch into the third can of evaporated milk until fully dissolved, then whisk this mixture into the main filling.
  4. Pour the custard mixture into the prepared crust and dust the top lightly with extra cinnamon.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10 minutes at 425°F, then reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 35 to 45 minutes, until the center is set with a slight wobble.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Let the pie cool on a rack for 4 hours to set fully. Serve with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon.

Notes

This pie is great for chilly nights, holiday meals, and potlucks. For best flavor, use thick apple butter and allow cooling time for the custard to set properly.