Description
A nostalgic Water Pie recipe that harkens back to the Depression era when simple ingredients were turned into a delightful custard-like dessert. This vintage pie offers a taste of old-fashioned goodness with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Pie:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 ½ cups water
Filling:
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven: to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare pie crust: Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges. Pour water into the crust.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Sprinkle this mixture over the water without stirring.
- Add butter and vanilla: Place butter slices evenly on top and drizzle with vanilla extract.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes, then reduce heat to 375°F and bake for another 30 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Cool and chill: Let the pie cool, then chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Water Pie is a vintage Depression-era dessert that transforms basic pantry staples into a custard-like delight.
- For a twist, sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg over the top before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
