A delightful combination of two Autumn standards - apple and pumpkin - in this lightly spiced pie with a streusel topping.
This was a nice change from traditional pumpkin pie. The filling had a deeper flavor because of the apple butter (I used the All Day Apple Butter from this site). The streusel topping was nice, but I think it would have been good without it, too.
Read MoreI was excited to bake this pie because I love pumpkin and apple butter. Unfortunately, it did not live up to my expectations. I could not get used to the strange taste. I think the pumpkin was overpowered; perhaps adding a 1/2 cup of pumkin and decreasing the apple butter by the same amount would improve the taste for me.
Read MoreThis was a nice change from traditional pumpkin pie. The filling had a deeper flavor because of the apple butter (I used the All Day Apple Butter from this site). The streusel topping was nice, but I think it would have been good without it, too.
My family voted that this was the best pumpkin pie they have ever tasted! I made it with a gingersnap cookie crust and it turned out perfect. I also added in a little ginger along with the cinnamon and nutmeg. I personally loved the streusel topping!
Delicious and unique pumpkin pie recipe. I liked it because you still have the traditional pumpkin pie flavor, but with an interesting twist. The topping! The pecans were a nice touch too. My husband and I both enjoyed this pie and I will be making it for Thanksgiving dinner. Thanks for sharing!
Such a wonderful twist on the old pumpkin pie recipe. I left out the nuts for my husband, and it didn't make a difference. What a wonderful recipe. Thanks.
Delicious! Like reviewer Emily, I used the All Day Apple Butter from this site (fantastic!). We all loved the taste of this. The topping was a nice change from traditional pumpkin pie. I will definitely make this one again. Thanks!
This recipe was not only easy to follow, but the results were amazing. the richness of the pumpkin is enhanced by the use of apple butter. one thing i did add however, was i added some chopped walnuts in the struesel topping. this has quickly become a staple dessert in my household.
Like another recent reviewer pointed out: Chilling in the fridge over night made all the difference in the world. A must do - for flavor blend & texture improvement! Before the fridge: 2 star.
Very delicious! The apple butter added a bit of sweetness that was very good for the pumpkin flavor. The recipe for the streusel topping made entirely too much for the pie, however.
Thank you soo much! This was the first Pie I have ever made! It was Pictre Perfect! Not overpowering and very light. I'll be making it again!
This recipe for pumpkin pie is fabulous and the topping add a little something extra to the whole thing! I can't wait to make it for Thanksgiving!
Very good pie! My family loved it. It has a nice, mellow flavor. Scrumptious!
this is AWESOME! i used the pumpkin apple butter and a gingersnap crust and it just was FANTASTIC. thanks for sharing!
This was so delicious - I love how it's a nice alternative to pumpkin pie without an overwhelming apple flavor :)
I made this as originally written and it was very good. I found myself with pumpkin and canned milk left over but not enough for another pie. So, I mixed them with an egg, a dollop or two of apple butter, 3-4 Tbs of sugar and/or honey. a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg. I cooked this in a saucepan into a sort of pudding. Then, remembering a dessert my mother used to make, I stirred 3.6 oz (single serving container) of Haagen Daas Dulce de Leche ice cream (vanilla would be good too) into the cooled pumpkin pudding, and froze it. A very yummy dessert!
I was excited to bake this pie because I love pumpkin and apple butter. Unfortunately, it did not live up to my expectations. I could not get used to the strange taste. I think the pumpkin was overpowered; perhaps adding a 1/2 cup of pumkin and decreasing the apple butter by the same amount would improve the taste for me.
I won secon place in a pie contest with this pie........the best pumkin pie I have ever had!
The apple butter and pumpkin flavor just didn't work for me. My aunt loved it though and was more than glad to take home the leftovers.
I made this pie for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it. It was very easy and fast to make.
Why do I do this to myself? I like traditional pumpkin pie, so I try this recipe for our Harvest Festival at church???? I didn't like the texture, the flavor of nutmeg, or the topping. Sometimes you just have to stick with something you know. This recipe goes in file 13.
It was a very good pie, don't get me wrong, but I was really wanting it taste more pumpkin'y. The apple butter just provided too much flavor to it, I think. Maybe if you were to add more pumpkin and a little less apple butter it would taste better?
This is well worth the effort! I have made this for Thanksgiving 2008 & 2009 and everyone raves! A hint when making the apple butter I don't use a slow cooker, I cook on the stove approx 1 hour then transfer to blender. Puree well and return to stove approx another 30 min and it is excellent. I freeze the left over apple butter. The pie freezes well too. Good luck.
This pie was good, but will not replace my "regular" pumpkin pie. The one person in our family that doesn't care for pumpkin pie thought it was great, but everyone that loves pumpkin pie thought it was good, but not as good as my usual pumpkin pie. I'll make this one again, but not to replace my usual pumpkin pie!
I did not add the streusel topping due to lack of time. I thought this was a great variation on the standard pumpkin pie. It was very moist and flavorful.
Made this as stated. I was not a fan of the topping. As a pie it tasted just OK. Out of the 6 of us, 5 liked regular pumpkin pie better. I probably will not make again. Revised: the day after, after being refrigerated this pie tasted realy good. If I make this again I'd make it a couple day ahead and put in the fridge until serving.
This pie is wonderful and creamy. I make this every holiday season now, it is a favorite!
this pie recipe was very simple and quick to put together. the end product was beautiful and very tasty as well! i would have never thought to put the two ingredients together! well done!
This recipe is amazing. I made my own apple butter and puree my own sugar pie pumpkins to go into it. Only problem I have with this recipe is that if the pie shell isn't cooked prior to putting the filling in it will be slightly raw. Best thing to do is fully cook the shell and then put the filling in. Once I figured this out it was the absolute best pie ever.
Just not good at all. Even with the topping the flavor leaves a whole heck of a lot to be desired.
This was one of the most disappointing pu mpkin pies I've ever eaten. It was bland and just not tasty. My mom said it was a good thing the turkey turned out so well!
I made this for thanksgiving this year for a change-up from the usual pumpkin pie. I had mixed reviews: my mom said it was "ok", but she LOVES plain old pumpkin pie. My husband and I loved it---the spices from the apple butter give it a real depth of flavor, and also lighten the texture a bit. I could eat this pie year round!
This Thanksgiving I was relegated to making the dessert. When sugesting pumpkin pie, everyone gave me that "whatever" look. None of us being pumpkin pie fans, all of us went crazy over this pie. What a delightful change from the boring old off the can recipe. This will now be my standard for Thanksgiving pie.
Great recipe! I halved the spices and added a few tiny dashes of pumpkin pie spice. I like a well done crust - so I baked mine for 8 minutes (depends on your oven) before filling it. I also used a 10 inch pie plate - which helped me fit all the topping on! Thanks for sharing - it was a great dessert for Thanksgiving and we had it with coffee the next morning for breakfast!!
It's very good!! The only thing is that you need to use a fork to stir the streusel or it gets creamy. I loved the pie!!..I made a second one & it turned out great! It makes my mouth water waiting for it to cook!
This was a really easy recipe, and my family absolutely loved it! It has a stronger pumpkin taste than an apple butter taste, but the two combine to make a creamier texture. The topping was a perfect compliment to the filling.
I always bring the pie to Thanksgiving dinner and I wanted to try something different. This pie was good, but I did not taste any of the apple butter. I was dissapointed since I made the apple butter myself, but the apple butter added more texture to the pie. I found the pie lasted a couple days longer than a regular pumpkin pie, tasting better every day (It only lasted two day after the dinner). Overall, good recipe...my mom wants it to become the "traditional" pumpkin pie of Thanksgiving!
I won 1st place at a dessert contest at my college with this recipe, everyone loved it.
I'm not a huge pumpkin pie fan but the apple butter made this the best pupkin pie I have ever had! Can't wait to share it with my family.
Fantastic alternative to the standard pumpkin pie!! It was a huge hit with all my family for the holidays!! Thanks!
I used crabapple butter instead and substituted 8oz cream cheese for evaporated milk. The pie was amazing!
This was wonderful!! I had lost a recipe for this pie by Paula Deen and was so happy to find one here! Incredible...used the Apple Butter II recipe by diane off this site. Always get requests for this recipe. We personally like it better without the streusel, but that's just us. It's still an awesome pie.
This is amazing pie! I used fresh pumpkin instead of canned the first time I made it, and will never buy canned pumpkin again. Friends & family always beg for another slice. Thanks!
I won't eat pumpkin pie but I definitely ate this! I used light brown sugar and it came out pretty sweet. I also threw in extra cinnamon ((which wasn't necessary)) and extra apple butter; I probably could have thrown in more because it still tasted overly pumpkiny. With a i-dont-have-time-to-make-one store bought graham cracker crust, my household thought the pie was suuuuuuper delicious and that all the tastes worked well together. It also gets bonus points for being something that no one has ate before. Very original and tasty!
Even I liked it! It was an excellent combo of tastes. I used a graham cracker crust and am glad I did. It added a nice touch. Thanks!
This recipe was fantastic! Although the streusal topping was completely unnecessary. It would have been amazing without it.
My 7 yr old son requested an pumpkin pie so i put this twist to it and my 7 yr doesn't want any one to eat it. "it's his pi. Thanks for this recipe it will be one of our family traditions
My family really loved this recipe. I sure am glad I tried it! Its definately a keeper!
This recipe was great, although I replaced the pecans with chopped golden delicious apples. As, I have family members allergic to cooked pecans. It also brought out the apple flavor making a great combo of pumkin and apple
This is the best pumpkin pie I have ever made. I always thought regular pumpkin pie was too much pumpkin, the applesause cuts this and makes the texture creamier. Everyone just loved it, and it will be our new "special" Thanksgiving and Christmas pie.
I used some apple butter with honey I made from this website and it was delicious. Since I had so much nutmeg and spice in my apple butter I noticed that my pie tasted better without adding more nutmeg. Great pie!
I made this recipe last year for thanksgiving. Everyone loved it. Even the skeptics.
Made exactly as written. (And really, if you are going to rate a recipe, shouldn't that be a requirement?!) I was really disappointed! I REALLY wanted to like this recipe. I was hoping for a pumpkin pie that was jazzed up a little. Unfortunately, the apple butter completely overpowered the pumpkin. It didn't taste like pumpkin pie at all. I suppose if you are wanting something that isn't like a pumpkin pie this would work. I'm going to be going back to my old standby--the recipe from the back of the pumpkin can.
Great spin on an old classic! So good!
I made this for Thanksgiving with a crust made with wheat flour and it blew everyone away. Awesome Pie!
A definite keeper and a feature at my Thanksgiving table. I used one of those " unroll-it" pie crust & used walnuts instead of pecans. It was great!
I made two of these, one for Thanksgiving dinner, one for the freezer. Everyone just love it. It's a nice little change from plain pumpkin pie.
Even though I was only able to eat a small sliver of a piece on a very full stomach, I could tell this was delicious and cooked perfectly. It disappeared quickly. I will definitely make this again. Not a recipe for a deep dish pie plate/shell.
This pie was raved about on Thanksgiving day. The apple butter really does add a change of pace from the ususal pumpkin pie. I used pumpkin pie mix with the apple butter, eggs and evaporated milk and it turned out great. The reason I am giving this 4 stars is I found that this pie has no staying power for another day or so. By the next day the pie was getting really wet and oozing due to the apple butter I suppose. So, I'll definitely make this again, but only if the pie can be consumed in one day.
It turned out well, but I guess I just like regular pumpkin pie better. My friends thought it was good. I am glad I tried it, but probably won't make it again.
I loved this! Everyone else said it was the best pie in the bunch I left off the stussel b/c I love the tast of just pumpkin pie but I will make it again for sure!
I made this tonight for a thanksgiving get together- and it was very good! I followed a previous reviewer's advice and put apple in the streusel topping to make it taste more apple-y, and it turned out well, and gave it a little crunch. My streusel was too buttery, so I don't think it was quite as crumbly as it was supposed to be, but it was still delicious- and the pumpkin apple flavor was very yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Well, I made this one yesterday. We all love pumpkin and love apple butter, so I was anxious to try this one out. Basically, I'd say don't bother. It cooks up just fine, of course, but I was hoping for more apple-y flavor. All the apple butter added was the spices, which you could easily do with a normal pumpkin pie recipe. The ONLY thing worthwhile in this recipe was the crumble topping on the pie. Now, I use a topping like that on all my muffins, but never tried it on a pie. It is very good, and I'll do that part again. But for the base of the pie - nahhhhhhh. Too many ingredients for too little results! I was hoping for a more pronounced apple butter taste in there. So, if you hate your own pumpkin pie recipe, then try this one - otherwise, this will leave you with a partial can of pumpkin, an open can of evaporated milk, and a pie that you'll wonder why you bothered.... sorry!
Wonderful recipe! Very delicious! The apple butter was a great addition and it tasted wonderful with the pumpkin. I'll be using this recipe again and again. Thanks!!
3.5 Stars: This was a good way to use up apple butter, but most of the family thought it may as well be pumpkin pie.
I love this recipe! I make this pie every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Even my husband, who doesn't care for pumpkin pie loves this pie.
This is fast becoming a family favourite!
very easy to make and lighter than normal pumpkin pie. a bit too sweet, but I think that's mostly coming from the pumpkin butter so it cannot be changed. I am interested in trying this recipe out with other butters (like almond or hazelnut butter).
This is by far my favorite autumn dessert! I followe the recipe exactly (though walnuts can be substituted for pecans in a pinch). I first tasted this pie at a potluck, and for weeks I searched websites and cookbooks, and I finally found it. The search was well worth the wait, as I plan on making Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie a tradition for my family!
Absolutely delicious with no changes, except that I made my own crust (Ruth's Grandma's Pie Crust) with another recipe from this site. Yum!
These 2 flavors compliment each other very well! I added a little ground clove, used my cookie pie crust recipe, and served with homemade whipped cream. I added a little too much butter to the streusel topping, but it still turned out great. Do not skip the streusel, it really pairs well with this pie.
Delicious! I quite enjoyed this one. The apple butter flavor was very subtle though so I'm not sure it will be a favorite over regular pumpkin pie. I think it is best with a honey graham cracker crust... it was perfect!
The *best* pumpkin pie I've ever tasted. This pie wasn't even cut on Thanksgiving, just because we had so many desserts. No problem. More for me!!
I was so excited to see this recipe - two things I love! Unfortunately, they don't blend so well together. I was disappointed with this pie. Thanks anyway.
Mmm! Okay, I'm brand new to baking, cooking, etc. and this was the first thing I've ever made on my own and wow! it was awesome! Incredibly easy to make and fun as well. It was something my entire family enjoyed and definitely requested for Thanksgiving!
very good a new twist on an old favorite, I added my home made apple butter to it and it turned out very good, thank you a keeper
I do a lot of baking & wanted to try something new. I was excited to find this recipe here. I made it for Thanksgiving and I was really disappointed with it. I followed the recipe to a "t" & it was nothing more than ok to me. It looked beautiful, but it tasted bland. The filling was blah and the topping wasn't very sweet. I won't be making this again...sorry.
I baked it in a toaster/convection oven with foil over the crust and it came out perfect! I can't wait to make it again for Thanksgiving!
I certainly agree w/DFW STARK that when rating a recipe you are to rate the recipe as it is written, do not rate it with your changes. Otherwise its not a correct rating on the recipe.This recipe is very good if you're wanting something with a bit of a twist from the original.
This pie was sooooo good, And easy to make. i used my home made apple butter in this recipe and it was perfect!
My family all loved this pie for Thanksgiving even though I made it with light brown sugar instead of dark. It was very easy and turned out well, next time I'm going to try it with out the pecans.
This recipe is definitely a keeper. I have been the designated pumpkin pie maker in my family for about 10 years now, and everyone loved the apple butter twist last time. (My grandfather now insists I make it this way every time!) Personally I think I will leave out the nuts and streusel topping this year, and let the pie speak for itself.
i love this pie
this is a great pie my family absolutly loves it and i have to make it ery year about 4 seperae pies per holiday
The bake time is a little off. It should be 400 degrees for 40 mins. The recipe came from FN. With the addition of the topping.
My Family loved this on Thanksgiving - it was nice having only one pie, but the flavors of 3 pies.
I personally don't eat pumpkin but all the family does. I started Making this pie several years ago. I've read so many of the reviews on here so I thought I'd give mine. People who like it, love it. Other people don't. This pie is different than traditional in flavor so of course not everyone is going to like it. I always have to make more than one because certain people request it. I've made 8 for one thanksgiving before. So I recommend you at least try the pie and form your own opinion. I also agree with other users. I think you should make the pie as the recipe states if you are going to review. The pie is a good pie. There is nothing wrong with it. Some people's tastes just don't care for it but that doesn't mean it's not worth trying.
Tasted great and was beautiful-I was afraid the apple butter would be too strong a taste but was perfect. Everyone loved the topping. Thanks!
I loved this recipe. The flavor was wonderful!! I am always looking for recipes that use apple butter because we make it in a kettle outside every fall so it is very plentiful. This is certainly a keeper and will be one of my "go to" recipes
Wonderful, however I would suggest putting the topping on either mid way through cooking or at the beginning. I followed the directions and I had to get it to carmelize with the brioler. Otherwise an outstanding recipe!
great pie every one loves win I make this .Does not last long.Like it better than regular pumpkin pie
