Kentucky Vinegar Pie
A humble Depression-era custard pie sweetened with sugar and brightened with a splash of vinegar.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 55 min
- Servings
- 8
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 320 kcal
Equipment
- •9-inch pie dish
- •Mixing bowl
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 320 kcal
- fat
- 14
- carbs
- 46
- protein
- 4
- calories
- 320
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oven to 350°F. Press the pie crust into a 9-inch dish.
- 2
Whisk the sugar and flour together in a mixing bowl.
- 3
Beat in the eggs, melted butter, vinegar, water, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4
Pour the liquid filling into the prepared crust.
- 5
Bake for 35-40 minutes. Take it out when the center is just set and the top is golden.
- 6
Cool the pie completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Chef's tips
Vinegar adds a bright, citrus-like flavor to this simple pantry pie. Use a mild cider vinegar for the best taste, and let it cool completely so it sets.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 4 days.
Reheating
Not applicable; serve chilled or at room temperature.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Adding too much vinegar, which makes the flavor too strong.
- •Baking at too high a temperature, which can crack the custard.
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