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Great Depression Water Pie
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A simple and economical pie developed during the Great Depression, made with basic pantry ingredients including water, flour, sugar, vanilla extract, and butter. The pie has a unique texture similar to applesauce and is baked at a high temperature.
00:30:00 total
Serves 6
easy
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Ingredients
- water - 1 cup (used as the main liquid component)
- all-purpose flour - 1/2 cup (to thicken the filling)
- granulated sugar - 1 cup (for sweetness)
- vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon (for flavor)
- butter - 2 tablespoons (adds richness and texture)
- pie crust - 1 crust (pre-made or homemade, docked before baking)
Instructions
- Prepare pie crust: Place the pie crust in a pie dish and dock it by pricking holes all over the bottom with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Mix filling: In a bowl, combine water, flour, sugar, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
- Fill and bake: Pour the filling mixture into the prepared pie crust. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and bake the pie for 30 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Allow the pie to cool before slicing. The texture will be somewhat like applesauce and slightly slimy.
