Description
Vinegar Pie is a vintage custard-style dessert from the Great Depression era, made with simple pantry staples. Its silky filling has a subtle tang from vinegar that balances the sweetness, baked in a flaky crust for a humble yet elegant treat.
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup water or milk
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp edges.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, melted butter, eggs, vinegar, vanilla, water or milk, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly wobbly.
- Cool completely before slicing. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
Apple cider vinegar adds a softer, fruitier tang than white vinegar.For a spiced version, add cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves.Best served fully cooled so the custard sets properly.Pairs well with lightly sweetened whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg