Water Pie Recipe (Depression Pie)
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust 9-inch; pre-made
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 6-8 slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Roll out the pie crust, and press it into the pie dish. Trim off the excess from around the edges then crimp the edges into whatever design you prefer.1 pie crust
- Poke several holes in the bottom of the pie crust using a fork then place a sheet of parchment paper or aluminum foil on top along with some baking beans or pie weights.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes then remove the weights and foil or parchment paper. Return to the oven for another two to three minutes or until the pie crust is golden brown.
- Pour in the water, sugar and flour into the baked crust then gently stir the flour until there are no dry spots on top.1 ½ cups water, 1 ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Add the vanilla, cinnamon and salt and gently stir once again.1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Gently lay the sliced butter on top of the pie, and bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the center of the pie jiggles only slightly when moved.4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Let the pie cool for at least three hours before slicing and serving with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 slice (⅛ of the pie). Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of Karla Rae Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Water Pie Recipe (Depression Pie)
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
322
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
15
mg
5
%
Sodium
171
mg
7
%
Potassium
32
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
54
g
18
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
38
g
42
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
175
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
0.003
mg
0
%
Calcium
9
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
