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Depression Era Water Pie

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A simple, creamy, and buttery pie from the Great Depression era that uses water as the main ingredient, creating a deliciously unique dessert with a warm vanilla cookie flavor once chilled.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt.
  3. Gradually stir in water until smooth.
  4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
  6. Pour filling into the unbaked pie crust.
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  8. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
  9. Cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

This pie is best served chilled and has a creamy texture with a subtle buttery and vanilla flavor. It’s a nostalgic dessert that highlights resourcefulness during hard times.

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