Ingredients for Amish Vanilla Pie
- 1 cup white sugar
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for filling); 2 cups all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 2 (9-inch) unbaked pie crusts
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How to Make Amish Vanilla Pie
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup white sugar, 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 large egg, ½ cup molasses, ½ cup water, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Bring the mixture to a full, rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking and burning.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely to room temperature. This is crucial for preventing a soggy bottom crust.
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, and ½ cup vegetable shortening.
- Using your fingers or a pastry blender, cut the butter and shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Divide the cooled molasses mixture evenly between two 9-inch unbaked pie crusts. (You can use store-bought or your own homemade crust!)
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the filling in each pie.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
79 g
Sugar
1201g
Fat
187g
Carbs
173g
