Your sweet tooth will thank you for this fall season because I have an epic pumpkin apple pie recipe for you right here! This pumpkin apple pie is what pumpkin dessert dreams are made of.
A traditional pumpkin pie for thanksgiving is always a fall staple, but do it with a twist this season by adding some apples to it. This dessert is best served warm, and you can top it up with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
To make the pumpkin apple pie, you will need to prepare the pie crust and a flavorful pumpkin filling. To make the pumpkin pie filling, you will need pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, sugar, spices, and butter. And then, we will make a beautiful apple mixture to transform this dessert into a delightful dish.
In the sections below, I’m going to take you through step-by-step instructions for all three items that are coming together in this dish. Along the way, I will also share with you some tips to have the most amazing results. So, let’s begin with our pumpkin apple pie recipe.
What Equipment Will You Need To Make Pumpkin Apple Pie Recipe?
- Oven – You will need an oven to bake the pumpkin apple pie
- Bowl – A bowl will help you mix the ingredients.
- Saucepan – A saucepan will be needed to make the apple filling.
- Pie Pan – A pie pan will be needed to bake the pie.
How Much Time Will You Need To Make Pumpkin Apple Pie Recipe?
| Preparation Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Minutes | 50-55 Minutes | 2 1/2 Hours |
What Ingredients Will You Need To Make Pumpkin Apple Pie Recipe?
For The Crust
- All-purpose flour – To make the pie crust, we will need 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour.
- Salt – To that, we will add one teaspoon Kosher salt or ½ teaspoon fine sea salt.
- Sugar – Sugar is optional here, but if you wish to use it, you can add one tablespoon of sugar to the crust mixture.
- Butter – We will also need 1 cup cold unsalted butter cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Ice Water – To bring the crust mixture together, we will need 4 to 8 tablespoons of ice water.
For Apple Filling
- Brown Sugar – To make the apple pie filling, we will need ⅓ cup packed brown sugar.
- Cornstarch – 1 tablespoon of cornstarch will be needed to thicken the sauce.
- Ground Cinnamon – ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon will add warmth to the pie.
- Salt – ¼ teaspoon salt will balance out the flavors.
- Water – ⅓ cup water will be required to cook the apples.
- Butter – 2 tablespoons of butter will help the apples cook and add flavor to the pie.
- Apples – 3 cups of sliced, peeled tart apples will be used to make the filling.
Pumpkin Layer
- Pumpkin – ¾ canned pumpkin puree will be required to make the filling.
- Evaporated Milk – ¾ cup of evaporated milk will be used to make the filling smooth.
- Sugar– ⅓ cup sugar will help sweeten the filling.
- Egg– 1 large egg at room temperature will help bind the mixture.
- Ground Cinnamon – ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon will add a warm flavor.
- Salt – ¼ teaspoon salt will bring out the flavors.
Garnish
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream – You can use whipped cream or vanilla ice cream while serving the pie.
Steps To Make Pumpkin Apple Pie Recipe
1. Prepare The Pie Crust
In a medium bowl, add 1 1/2 cups flour, salt, and sugar (optional) and stir to combine. Add butter cubes with flour and mix using a fork or spatula. Mix the butter into the flour with a pastry blender until the flour texture becomes crumbly. Add the remaining 1 cup of flour to this mixture. Mix the butter and flour until both the ingredients are evenly distributed. At this point, your dough should look crumbly with pea-sized pieces.
Sprinkle ice water over the mixture. Start with four tablespoons of water. Using a rubber spatula, press the dough so that the crumbs begin to form larger clusters. Pinch some of the dough. If it holds together, it’s ready.
If you feel that the dough is falling apart, add 2 to 4 more tablespoons of water and check if the dough comes together.
Remove the dough from the bowl and place it on a clean surface. Knead the dough just enough to form a ball. Cut the dough ball in half and form both halves into discs. Wrap each disc with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. You can also freeze this dough for up to 3 months. Before using, you can thaw it overnight in the fridge.
If you don’t want to prepare the dough at home, you can also use readymade dough.
2. Prepare The Pumpkin Filling
Preheat the oven to 375°. In a bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, milk, sugar, egg, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
3. Prepare the Apple Filling
In a saucepan, combine cornstarch, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in water until the mixture turns smooth. Add the butter and bring to a boil. Now add apples and cook them for 4 minutes.
4. Prepare The Pan and Add the Filling
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in. thick circle and transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond the rim of the plate; flute edge. Add apple mixture to the crust. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the apple layer.
5. Decorate The Pie
You can decorate the pie edge by folding the crust on the edges. Or else you can cut out some extra dough into leaves using a cookie cutter. Decorate the whole pie if you desire or only the edges.
6. Bake It Away
Bake the pie for 50-55 minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove it from the oven and allow it to cool. Your pumpkin apple pie is ready. You can serve it with whipped cream or ice cream.
Nutritional Information
| Calories | 284 Kacl |
| Carbohydrates | 41 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Cholesterol | 47 mg |
| Sodium | 311 mg |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 26 g |
How Will Pumpkin Apple Pie Look And Taste Like?
Pumpkin apple pie has a dense and smooth texture and a fruity flavor. It also imparts a sweet fragrance that comes from cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. This dessert is a perfect holiday menu item that looks and tastes delightful.
Recipe Card
Pumpkin Apple Pie Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
The Crust
- 21/2 cups Flour
- 1 Sugar, optional
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 4-8 tablespoon Ice Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Pumpkin Pie Filling
- 3/4 cup Pumpkin Puree, canned
- 1/3 cup Sugar
- 3/4 cup Evaporated Milk
- 1 Egg, large at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Apple Filling
- 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 3 cup Apples
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 1/3 cup Water
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
Pie Crust
- In a medium bowl, add 1 1/2 cups flour, salt, and sugar (optional) and stir to combine. Add butter cubes to flour and mix using a fork or spatula.
- Mix the butter into the flour with a pastry blender until the flour texture becomes crumbly. Add the remaining 1 cup of flour to this mixture. Mix the butter and flour until both the ingredients are evenly distributed. At this point, your dough should look crumbly with pea-sized pieces.
- Sprinkle ice water over the mixture. Start with four tablespoons of water. Using a rubber spatula, press the dough so that the crumbs begin to form larger clusters. Pinch some of the dough. If it holds together, it's ready.
- If you feel that the dough is falling apart, add 2 to 4 more tablespoons of water and check if the dough comes together.
- Remove the dough from the bowl and place it on a clean surface. Knead the dough just enough to form a ball. Cut the dough ball in half and form both halves into discs. Wrap each disc with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. You can also freeze this dough for up to 3 months. Before using, you can thaw it overnight in the fridge.
Pumpkin Filling
- Preheat the oven to 375°. In a bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, milk, sugar, egg, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
Apple Filling
- In a saucepan, combine cornstarch, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add water and stir the mixture until smooth. Now add butter and bring to a boil. Throw in apples and cook them for 4 minutes.
Prepare The Pan and Filling
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to a 1/8-in. thick circle and transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond the rim of the plate; flute edge. Add apple mixture to the crust. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the apple layer.
Decorate The Pie and Bake
- You can decorate the pie edge by folding the crust on the edges. Or else you can cut out some extra dough into leaves using a cookie cutter. Decorate the whole pie if you desire or only the edges.
- Bake the pie for 50-55 minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove it from the oven and allow it to cool. Your pumpkin apple pie is ready. You can serve it with whipped cream or ice cream.
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How much time does it take to make Pumpkin Apple Pie?
You will take about 21/2 hours to make pumpkin apple pie.
How should we store pumpkin apple pie?
You should store pumpkin apple pie in a refrigerator.
