Water Pie: The Great Depression Dessert Recipe

Water Pie: The Great Depression Dessert Recipe

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Water pie is the Great Depression dessert made from water, flour, sugar, and butter. It bakes into a soft vanilla custard pie. Here is the authentic recipe.

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Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 5 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces (margarine works too)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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