
Vinegar Pie
Dessert"A resourceful treat from a time when pantries held just the essentials."
A simple yet delightful Depression-era dessert that proves ingenuity and faith can transform the most basic ingredients into something memorable.
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Dash of nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan.
- Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine sugar, melted butter, vinegar, water, vanilla, and nutmeg. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Pour: Pour filling into unbaked crust.
- Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Cool: Cool to room temperature before serving.