Grandma Pruit's Vinegar Pie |
|
 |
Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
|
This historic pie has been in our family for many generations and is always at all of the family get-togethers.Suzette Pruit, Houston, Texas Ingredients:
dough for two-crust pie, unbaked |
2 cups sugar |
3 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/2 cup butter |
1 quart hot water |
2/3 cup white vinegar |
Directions:
1. Divide dough into two parts, roughly one-third and two-third portions. Roll out smaller portion and cut in strips. Cover bottom of a deep oven-proof casserole with half the strips; sprinkle with half the sugar, flour and nutmeg. Dot with half the butter. Repeat layers.
2. Roll out remaining crust; place over all, pressing against the sides for the baking dish. Make a slit in top crust. Combine vinegar and water in a pan; heat and pour slowly through slit in top crust. Bake at 450° for 1 hour. Yield: 8 servings.
|
|