Amish Vanilla Pie
Total Time
Prep: 20 min. + chillng Bake: 45 min. + cooling
Yield
8 servings
Although it’s made from only simple kitchen ingredients, Amish vanilla pie is such an indulgent treat. Serve a slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a cloud of whipped cream for the perfect textural contrast.
Ingredients
- Dough for single-crust pie
- 1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
- 1/4 cup dark corn syrup
- 2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter
Directions
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, corn syrup and vanilla extract. Slowly stir in water. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, 3-4 minutes. In a bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into whisked egg; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Pour into prepared crust.
- In a small bowl, combine remaining brown sugar and flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, nutmeg and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over top of pie.
- Bake until light golden brown, 45-55 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 430 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 349mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
We live in rural northern Indiana where we have several Amish communities. I found this recipe in our local paper a few years back, and after making a few adjustments, I came up with a fabulous pie! It reminds me of the many cream pies my grandma made for holidays. Be sure to allow the Amish vanilla pie to set and cool completely before cutting and serving. —Shelly Brubacher, Nappanee, Indiana
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