If you haven’t made Oatmeal pie before, you are going to be amazed at how easy it is. Oatmeal pie is very similar to Pecan pie, except it contains no pecans. Actually, it contains no nuts at all! Some think that this recipe originates from the Amish community, while others state that the oatmeal pie recipe was created in the South during the Civil War, due to pecans being expensive or hard to find at that time. This pie will be delicious for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time when a gooey, sweet, and caramelly pie will be enjoyed. I love this pie on a plate next to a slice of homemade pumpkin cheesecake, carrot pie, or apple pie. Oatmeal pie is made with simple, common ingredients, and flavored with warm vanilla and cinnamon. The smells in your kitchen while oatmeal pie is baking can’t be beat. Don’t feel like baking, but still want a delicious sweet treat? Make my Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies! You’ll be making this sweet, delicious Oatmeal Pie recipe year after year now. Make sure to save this recipe on Pinterest so that you can find it again!
Single Pie Crust: Make a homemade pie crust, or buy a premade, pre-shaped one to save time. Refrigerated rolled pie crust, like from Pillsbury will work too. Brown Sugar: Light brown sugar adds flavor and tons of sugary sweetness to the pie. Dark brown sugar can be used as well to give additional molasses flavor. Eggs: Put your eggs out so that they come to room temperature. This will help them to incorporate into the filling more evenly than if they were cold. Eggs hold this pie filling together. Flour: This helps to thicken up the filling. Vanilla Extract, cinnamon, and salt: These three work together to flavor this simple oatmeal pie. Corn Syrup: To create an ooey gooey texture, corn syrup is what you want! I use Karo corn syrup. Butter: Each ingredient we add just makes this pie filling more and more delicious. Quick Oats: We use quick oats because we aren’t cooking them ahead of time, and they are thinly rolled and will absorb the liquid from the filling best.
Add Nuts: I know that I said that this was like a pecan pie, but without the pecans, but a handful of chopped pecans or even walnuts or almonds can be added to give some extra crunch if you like. Enjoy with Ice Cream: Vanilla ice cream pairs so well with this pie. It tastes like a caramel sundae with a crunchy oat topping, or an ice cream blizzard packed with caramel candy bars. Make it for Thanksgiving: Oatmeal pie is perfect for your Thanksgiving table. While you’re planning, check out all of my Thanksgiving recipes for turkey, sides, and desserts. Have it After Dinner: Pie doesn’t need to be saved for special occasions. Make this pie ahead of time and enjoy it after a nice hearty family dinner, like Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Gravy or my favorite Meatloaf recipe. © Little Sunny Kitchen
