Water Pie

    Water Pie

    Dessert
    "When there are no eggs, no cream—only faith, butter, and flour."

    A miracle of Depression-era baking, this pie transforms water into a silky custard-like filling that tastes richer than its humble ingredients deserve.

    Ingredients

    • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
    • 1 1/2 cups sugar
    • 3 tbsp flour
    • 3 tbsp butter, melted
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • Nutmeg or lemon zest (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place crust in pie pan.
    2. Mix Filling: Combine sugar, flour, melted butter, water, and vanilla. Pour into unbaked crust.
    3. Sprinkle: Dust top with nutmeg if desired.
    4. Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes until filling is set and crust is golden.
    5. Cool: Let cool before serving. The filling will set as it cools.