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Amish Vanilla Crumb Pie Recipe

An authentic and delicious pie with a gooey brown sugar and vanilla filling and lots of crumbs on the top.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Amish
Servings 8 servings
Calories 334 kcal

Ingredients
  

Bottom Part:

  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c. Karo, King syrup, or light molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 c. water
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract

Top Part:

  • 1 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/4 c. butter, shortening, or lard

9" unbaked pie crust

    Instructions
     

    Bottom Part:

    • In a medium saucepan, mix the brown sugar and flour.
      1/2 c. brown sugar, 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
    • Add the molasses, egg, and water. Whisk to combine and cook over medium heat. Bring to a rolling boil.
      1/2 c. Karo, King syrup, or light molasses, 1 large egg, 1 c. water
    • Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Set aside to cool while you prepare the top part.
      2 tsp. vanilla extract

    Top Part:

    • Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
      1 c. all-purpose flour, 1/2 c. brown sugar, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 tsp. baking powder, pinch of salt
    • Cut the butter into the mixture and use a pastry blender to make crumbs.
      1/4 c. butter, shortening, or lard

    To make the pie:

    • Preheat the oven to 375°.
    • Pour the slightly cooled vanilla mixture into the bottom of a 9" unbaked pie crust, and spread the crumbs over the top.
    • Place one of your oven racks just below the middle of the oven, and bake your pie for about 40 - 45 minutes at 375°.
    • Cool and enjoy! You can store this pie, loosely covered, at room temperature for up to two days. Refrigerate for up to a week.

    Notes

    If you don't have a pastry blender to make the crumbs, you can use your hands or a fork.
    Or if preferred, you can also melt the butter (shortening/lard) before adding it to the flour mixture to make crumbs.
    *Nutrition is approximate

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 188mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 214IUCalcium: 84mgIron: 2mg
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