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A slice of vinegar pie dusted with powdered sugar on a white plate with a fork, next to a blue striped cloth and a dish of eggs.

Vinegar Pie

Chef Jenn
Vinegar Pie is a classic Southern dessert with a silky custard filling and sweet-tangy flavor, baked in a flaky crust until golden.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern, Vintage
Servings 8 servings
Calories 308 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 9-inch pie crust
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Optional

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line the crust with parchment paper or foil and fill with pie weights.
  • Place the pie shell on a sheet pan and blind bake 15 minutes. Remove weights and bake for 8 to 10 minutes more.
  • Whisk the eggs and sugar until fully combined and pale.
  • Add vinegar, salt, butter, flour, and cinnamon and whisk until smooth.
  • Pour the filling into the warm crust.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until lightly golden and the center is set.
  • Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Apple cider vinegar gives a slightly warmer flavor, while white vinegar makes it brighter and more lemony. Both work beautifully.
  •  Do not skip blind baking. A soggy crust will ruin this pie.
  •  If the edges brown too fast, use a silicone pie shield or foil ring.
  •  Chilling the pie before serving makes cleaner slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 196mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 1gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 313IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword chess pie alternative, old-fashioned pie, southern custard pie, vinegar pie, vintage dessert
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