Applesauce Custard Pie
This applesauce custard pie is a unique and wonderfully flavorful pie that is perfect for Fall. Made with real applesauce and a few other ingredients, the pie filling bakes into a great custard-like consistency. Serve it warm or cold and enjoy with some caramel sauce or scoops of vanilla ice cream.
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 311kcal
Cost: Recipe $3.83 / Serving $0.32
Ingredients
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust, thawed ($1.27)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted ($0.99)
- 1 cup applesauce, sweetened or unsweetened ($0.56)
- 2 large eggs ($0.30)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ($0.06)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, optional ($0.12)
- 1 cup granulated sugar ($0.36)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ($0.16)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ($0.01)
Instructions
- Preheat and blind bake. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Fit the pie crust into a pie plate, crimp the edges, and prick the bottom and sides with a fork. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.
- Lower oven temperature. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F once the crust has cooled.
- Prepare the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, melt the butter in the microwave and let cool slightly. Whisk in the applesauce, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Mix the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and flour.
- Combine the filling. Stir the dry mixture into the applesauce mixture until fully combined.
- Fill and bake. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until a knife inserted comes out clean. Clear moisture on the knife is normal.
- Cool and serve. Let the pie cool for about 1 hour to set, then refrigerate for 2 hours before slicing. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Notes
- Texture. The filling resembles pumpkin pie and may crack while baking or cooling. It will jiggle when hot and firm up as it cools.
- Doneness test. Use a shiny, wet knife to test. Add up to 5 minutes if needed.
- Applesauce swaps. Applesauce or apple butter both work. Add up to 3 tablespoons apple juice if the filling seems dry.
- Flavor adjustments. Skip the lemon juice if using unsweetened or tart applesauce. Reduce cinnamon if using flavored applesauce.
- Serving. Delicious served plain or topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped topping, or caramel sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2.4g | Fat: 21.7g | Saturated Fat: 11.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.2g | Cholesterol: 71.7mg | Sodium: 101.3mg | Potassium: 47.2mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18.7g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 14.3mg | Iron: 0.7mg
