Daddy and I both loved Apple Butter. Several times our friend Frank shared his family’s home made Apple Butter with us… I was smaller than Daddy, but I was quick!  ;-)

This Pumpkin Pie recipes not only has Apple Butter, it has a Streusel Topping… with pecans!

Enough said!

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*When I dream, I cook and bake like an artist!*

Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie

INGREDIENTS

1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 cup apple butter
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust

Streusel Topping:
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
STEP 1 - In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, apple butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
STEP 2 - Stir in eggs and evaporated milk.
STEP 3 - Pour into prepared pie shell.
STEP 4 - Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted 2 inches from the center comes out clean.
STEP 5 - Sprinkle streusel topping over the pie, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

To make the streusel topping:
STEP 1 - In a small bowl, combine butter, flour, and 1/3 cup brown sugar.
STEP 2 - Stir until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
STEP 3 - Stir in pecans.