Classic Amish Oatmeal Pie: A Wonderful New Dessert That You Can Make From Your Pantry

It tastes exactly like the classics we all love and know.

This Amish oatmeal pie is a classic. You might be wondering why we put oatmeal in a pie, but that’s okay! It’s actually an amazing, and surprising, substitution that dates back to the 1800s. During the Civil War, pecans and other nuts were scarce and expensive. People had to invent new ways to make delicious desserts. And thank goodness they did.

Serves 8
1 hour 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
• 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 unbaked pie shell
• vanilla ice cream, optional

DIRECTIONS :

1. Preheat oven to 350º F and line a pie dish with unbaked pie crust.
2. In a large bowl, stir together brown sugar, oats, sugar and salt, then stir in milk, beaten eggs, butter and vanilla extract.
3. Continue stirring until fully combined.
4. Pour mixture into pie shell, then place in oven.
5. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until pie is cooked through.
6. Remove from oven and let cool 10-15 minutes, then serve with ice cream or whipped cream.