GRANDMA PRUIT'S VINEGAR PIE

Grandma Pruit's Vinegar Pie image

This historic pie has been in our family for many generations and is always served at our get-togethers.-Suzette Pruit, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pastry for double-crust pie
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2/3 cup white vinegar
1 quart hot water

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. Whisk together sugar, flour and nutmeg; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll one-third of pie dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; cut into 2x1-in. strips. Layer a deep 12-in. enamel-coated cast-iron skillet or ovenproof casserole with half the strips; sprinkle with half the sugar mixture. Dot with half the butter. Repeat sugar and butter layers., Roll remaining two-thirds of pie dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling, pressing against sides of skillet or casserole. Cut a slit in top. Add vinegar to hot water; slowly pour vinegar mixture through slit. Liquid may bubble up through crust; this is normal. To catch spills, line an oven rack with foil., Bake until crust is golden brown, about 1 hour. Cover edge loosely with foil during the last 15-20 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning. Remove foil. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.