Depression-Era Hot Water Pie: A Symbol of Ingenuity

Hot Water Pie

During the Great Depression, an era marked by hardship and financial scarcity, a modest dessert rose as a symbol of hope and solace: the Hot Water Pie. This simple mixture of hot water, sugar, flour, and butter may seem unassuming, but for those enduring the depression, it was a cherished indulgence. Families made do with available ingredients to create satisfying meals and desserts. The warm tale of the Depression-Era Hot Water Pie stands as a testament to the ingenuity of using simple ingredients."

This article was written with the assistance of AI.

Ingredients:

· 1 9” unbaked pie shell

· 1 ½ cup water

· 4 tbsp Flour

· 1 cup sugar

· 2 tsp vanilla

· 5 tbsp. butter cut into 1 tbsp squares.

· Sprinkle a little Nutmeg or Cinnamon over the pie for added flavor.

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400*

2. Put empty pie crust on a baking sheet.

3. Pour 1 ½ cups water into the pie crust.

4. In a small bowl stir the sugar and flour.

5. Sprinkle the sugar and flour evenly all over the water. Do not stir!!!

6. Drizzle the vanilla over the top.

7. Put the butter over the top of the mixture.

8. Cover the crust with foil and bake at 400* for 30 minutes then lower the heat to 375 for another 30 minutes.

9. Let cool and refrigerate.

Enjoy with a dollop of whipped cream!!!!

Hot water pie.Photo byJustina Price