HOOSIER PIE

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This simple custard pie originated in the 1800s as a way to use ingredients typically on hand: butter, flour, and sugar or maple syrup. Similar to the Hoosier Pie is the Pennsylvania Chess Pie; it is thought both were created by either Shaker or Amish cooks.

Provided by pickman

Categories     Pie

Time 1h35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

0.5 (14 1/8 ounce) package refrigerated pie dough
1 cup granulated sugar
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup whole milk
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4-1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Fit dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Fold edges under; flute.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Add half-and-half, and mix well.
  • Combine whole milk and egg yolks in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk; add to sugar mixture, and whisk to combine well. Stir in vanilla.
  • Pour mixture into prepared crust and sprinkle nutmeg over top. Bake at 375° for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until filling is set and lightly browned. Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.2, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 48.3, Sodium 180.2, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 21.3, Protein 3.9

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