Apple butter pumpkin pie is the addition of apple butter gives this pumpkin pie a slightly fruity flavor for a special variation of the classic dessert. from Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Ingredients 

3 eggs

1 cup canned pumpkin

1 cup apple butter

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk

1/3 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon each ground ginger, cloves and

nutmeg

1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)

Whipped cream, optional

Method 

1 In a bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Whisk in the salt and spices until well blended. Pour into pastry shell.

2 Bake at 400° for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cover edges loosely with foil during the last 20 minutes if necessary.

3.Cool on wire rack. Garnish with whipped cream if desired. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 6-8 servings.