What the heck is a 'Vinegar Pie'? It doesn't sound very appetizing! That's exactly what ran through my head when I saw this recipe! But it sounded so unique that I had to find out! So I got brave and gave it a whirl!
It's very easy to make. I finally realized, while I was whisking the ingredients together in a saucepan and waiting for it to thicken, that this is basically a spiced custard that you then bake in a pie shell! Not as horrible as I thought! I took a little taste, after I poured it into the pie shell...it was delicious! It tasted like an apple pie without the apples! Does that make sense?
I made the mistake of telling my younger daughter that this was a vinegar pie, so she didn't want any part of it! But when my older daughter asked what it was I told her it was a spiced custard pie...she ate one piece and asked for seconds! Then I told her the ingredients but she didn't care because she already loved it!
I will definitely make this again for guests, but I'll keep the ingredients a secret until after they eat it!
Here is the link to the recipe...but if you make it in a deep dish pie crust double the ingredients. And chill the pie before slicing or you'll have a plate full of pudding!
Love it ! I think grandma and the ladies made these....but not sure....they used vinegar in a bunch of stuff...YOURS sounds delish....I am trying it for sure ! xxoo
ReplyDeleteThanks Lori! Yes, I found out that this is a VERY old (Pioneer days) method of making a pie! They used vinegar because they didn't have lemons! I think you'll love it! And it's a great conversation piece! lol!
DeleteWow Lillian you are brave! But now you've got me wanting to try one too. Think I'll do it in small tarts instead of one big pie....what do you think of that?
ReplyDeleteHugs, KC
Yes, thats EXACTLY what I was telling my hubby last night! I want to make it in small tart shells for parties! =)
DeleteMy mother's easy chocolate cake recipe calls for vinegar. It is delicious!
ReplyDeleteYes, I also tried a chocolate cake recipe using vinegar and LOVED it!
DeleteYou would think they would have come up with a better name! It looks really good Lillian :)
ReplyDeleteLOL Val!!! Yes, I thought the same thing...but then again, I may not have tried it if it weren't for the eye catching title!
DeleteThis looks wonderful, and after reading the ingredients, very easy... however the "name", lol!!
ReplyDeleteLOL!!!
DeleteI use to make this years ago & really liked it. Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteThanks Peggi! I'll be making this alot! =)
DeleteMy great grandmother and grandmother use to make this.... I have the family recipe.... great job Lillian! xo Colleen
ReplyDeleteOh, so you know how good this is! Thanks for checking it out! Stop by more often! (((HUGS))
DeleteMy MIL made a Vinegar Pie but it was like a lemon custard pie and not apple spice. I'll have to see if I can find her recipe.
ReplyDeleteOh, so vinegar pies come in different flavors? I never thought of that, but it makes sense! I'll have to look into other flavors! I wonder if I can make one in a strawberry flavor? Thanks for the info! =)
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