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OLD FASHIONED SUGAR PIE RECIPE

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A popular pie, this OLD FASHIONED SUGAR PIE RECIPE has a caramel custard filling and flaky crust.

Additionally, this recipe is simple and economical to make…. and it makes me want to sing ‘Sugar Pie, honeybunch, you know that I love you…’ Apologies, I couldn’t help myself!

A popular pie, this Old Fashioned Sugar Pie Recipe has a caramel custard filling and flaky crust.

I had a reader ask about an Old Fashioned Sugar Pie Recipe after I posted this Buttermilk Pie. I had not heard of an Old Fashioned Sugar Pie Recipe before but did a little research.

A Sugar Pie has a single crust and is filled with a mixture of butter, flour, milk, eggs and brown sugar. When it bakes the filling turns into a caramel-like mixture. It’s originally from western European countries and popularized in the U.S. by the Amish. Sometimes the Old Fashioned Sugar Pie Recipe is referred to as ‘desperation pie’ because it could be made with ingredients that would always be on hand ‘on the farm’ much like the Buttermilk Pie, Vinegar Pie or Chess Pie.

A popular pie, this Old Fashioned Sugar Pie Recipe has a caramel custard filling and flaky crust.

I found a simple version of the recipe in one of my Grandmother’s old recipe books. Basically, there were just measurements and no good instructions. After a couple of tries, it turned out great, and ready to share with you. Turns out this recipe is crazy simple to make. Most recipes that have been around a long time are simple. But, they stand the test of time because they’re also good and usually economical to make.

Old Fashioned Sugar Pie Recipe has a custard-like consistency. It’s like flan or creme brulee without the caramelized sugar on top. You could totally top this pie with meringue if you’re not meringue opposed like me.

A popular pie, this Old Fashioned Sugar Pie Recipe has a caramel custard filling and flaky crust.

OLD FASHIONED SUGAR PIE RECIPE Tips

Be patient when making the milk mixture for this pie. Heat it on medium to medium-low heat and stir constantly until it reaches a low boil. Otherwise, you’ll risk scorching the milk.

Likewise, be patient when baking the pie. It takes a long time to bake, especially when you’re dying to taste it. This pie will still be slightly jiggly in the center when it’s done. But the edges will be set and the top will be lightly browned. And, hey, if you take it out of the oven before it’s set, serve over ice cream as a sauce and it’s still good. #becauseIknow

For convenience, I used a store-bought pie crust this time. You can use this Never Fail Pie Crust as well

A popular pie, this Old Fashioned Sugar Pie Recipe has a caramel custard filling and flaky crust.

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Old Fashioned Sugar Pie Recipe
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4.78 from 22 votes

Old Fashioned Sugar Pie Recipe

Butter, sugar and brown sugar cook in a flaky crust to form a caramel-like pie. This Old FAshioned Sugar Pie Recipe is simple yet decadent.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern classic
Keyword: pie
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 245kcal
Author: Paula

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 and ½ cups brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 9-inch Pie crust I used a store bought crust

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Carefully roll out pie crust and fit in pie pan.
  • Place pie pan on a cookie sheet in case it boils over.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour and whisk until smooth.
  • Gradually add milk, whisking constantly.
  • Cook until mixture thickens and just begins to boil.
  • Remove from heat and add brown sugar.
  • Whisk until dissolved.
  • In a small bowl, whisk eggs. Stir in vanilla.
  • Temper eggs with hot milk mixture.
  • Add tempered eggs to milk mixture and whisk.
  • Pour into unbaked pie crust.
  • Bake at 350° F for 50 to55 minutes or until firm on the outside of the pie and slightly 'jiggly' on in the center.
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Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 153mg | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 254IU | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1mg

 

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  1. Julie says

    11.14.20 at 1:39 pm

    5 stars
    This is my go to custard recipe. love it in pies and just baked as a custard. LOVE!!!

    Reply
  2. wallace white says

    12.08.19 at 8:31 pm

    3 stars
    I tried this recipe. Its was ok. I much preferred the southern style better. It uses no milk and more butter. Its a sweeter denser filling.

    Reply
  3. NANCY E COLEMAN says

    11.29.19 at 2:26 pm

    5 stars
    This is very similar to my Grandma Coleman’s sugar pie. One difference is, she did not add eggs. She made the pie crust and then dumped the dry ingredients onto the crust and added evaporated milk (another difference), stirring with her finger and adding milk as needed until she got just the right consistency. She also dotted the pie with butter before baking. Yum.

    Reply
    • Laura Davis says

      04.22.20 at 4:49 pm

      5 stars
      yep this is how I learned to make it too.

      Reply
  4. Yolanda says

    08.11.19 at 6:22 pm

    Can I use a tenderflake pie crust??

    Reply
    • Paula says

      09.05.19 at 3:20 pm

      I’m not familiar with what tenderflake pie crust is…

      Reply
  5. Mary reid says

    07.21.19 at 10:38 am

    what does it mean by temper the eggs i never heard of temper before used in cooking ty

    Reply
    • Paula says

      07.21.19 at 6:17 pm

      this explains it the best> https://www.tablespoon.com/posts/how-to-temper-an-egg

      Reply
  6. none says

    06.21.19 at 2:47 pm

    Is it okay to double the recipe?

    Reply
    • Paula says

      06.22.19 at 2:41 pm

      yes

      Reply
  7. Mackenzie says

    01.01.19 at 3:14 pm

    Does this pie do well to make a day ahead?

    Reply
    • Paula says

      01.03.19 at 1:18 pm

      Yes. I almost always make my desserts a day early. It was great.

      Reply
  8. Lora says

    12.23.18 at 12:37 am

    5 stars
    Does this pie have to be refrigerated once cooled???

    Reply
    • Paula says

      12.24.18 at 10:34 am

      no it doesn’t

      Reply
  9. Kim says

    03.22.18 at 7:01 pm

    5 stars
    Made this pie and loved it.

    Reply
    • Paula says

      05.05.18 at 11:06 am

      I didn’t have that happen 🙁

      Reply
    • Rob says

      09.19.20 at 11:47 pm

      I had the same problem. It turned out VERY wet.

      Reply
    • Jon says

      12.08.20 at 2:13 pm

      For anyone reading this, its worth noting that this is, at its heart, a custard pie. Once you bake it, it will still be a bit jiggly in the middle. It needs 2-3 hours to cool down before cutting into it for the custard to set. Even then, the final product should be creamy, not gooey.

      Reply
  10. lillie says

    11.16.17 at 8:11 am

    I was looking for egg pie recipes with evaporated milk couldn’t find, with just the egg yolk anyway I’m going to try to make this pie today

    Reply
  11. Theresa says

    10.18.16 at 8:54 am

    Hello Paula,
    I want to make this pie but I don’t have whole milk just 2%, do you think that will work or should I use evaporated milk?
    Thank you for your time.
    T

    Reply
  12. Andrea says

    04.12.16 at 11:24 am

    I’m dying to try this! this is probably a silly question but do you serve it warm or chilled?

    Reply
    • Paula says

      04.12.16 at 11:50 am

      I don’t like it hot, but some people do. I prefer it slightly warm to room temperature. When I make it for guests I serve it this way. I also like it chilled but not quite as much as room temperature.

      Reply
  13. Mary says

    02.23.16 at 1:16 pm

    This pie looks and sounds wonderful, Paula! Thank you so much for linking this and so many other great recipes to Weekend Potluck each Friday! We love your shares!

    Reply
  14. Jenean says

    08.16.15 at 12:24 am

    5 stars
    I cannot wait to make your Old Fashioned Sugar Pie, Thank you for sharing all your great Recipes with the rest of us.

    Reply
  15. Chris says

    04.30.15 at 4:20 pm

    My grandmother from Quebec used to make sugar pie, which was my FAVOURITE dessert when I was little. She would serve it with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and then maple syrup was drizzled over the whole thing. Needless to say, very small pieces were cut which made a deliciously decadent dessert! Now that I’m a Grandma, it’s high time I introduced this bit of my heritage to our wee fiends!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      05.01.15 at 5:52 pm

      Let me know how it turns out! I think it’s so important o preserve these old recipes!

      Reply
  16. Elayne says

    04.16.15 at 11:30 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for the recipes. FYI Sugar Pie is a very popular pie from Quebec, Canada. There it is generally made with maple syrup and it is amazing!

    Reply
  17. Liz says

    04.15.15 at 6:08 pm

    Thank you for the nice recipe.

    Reply
    • Paula says

      04.16.15 at 2:00 pm

      You’re welcome, I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  18. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    04.13.15 at 7:05 pm

    I love pies. This type of pie doesn’t get appropriate attention. It’s delish. I will say I’d forgotten about it. So thank you for both the reminder and a handy recipe.

    I don’t normally talk about ME, but please make note of the slight name change from Wild Goose Tea. New web design too—whoopee and adding some new features along the way.

    Reply

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