Discover a Depression-era dessert with vanilla flavor, creamy filling, and crispy crust, using everyday pantry staples.
# What you'll need:
→ Pie
01 - 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
02 - 1 1/2 cups water
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Fit the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan and crimp the edges as desired.
03 - Pour 1 1/2 cups water directly into the prepared pie crust.
04 - Mix granulated sugar and all-purpose flour in a small bowl until fully blended.
05 - Sprinkle the sugar-flour mixture evenly over the water in the crust.
06 - Drizzle vanilla extract over the top and add a pinch of salt.
07 - Slice unsalted butter into thin pats and arrange them evenly across the surface.
08 - Place pie on the lower rack of the oven and bake for 30 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
09 - Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for 20 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling sets with slight jiggle.
10 - Remove from oven and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours prior to slicing.
