Description
Crazy crust pie brings homemade comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, mixing simple ingredients into a magical dessert that defies traditional baking norms. Quick and easy preparation lets you enjoy a delightful pie without complicated steps or professional skills.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (21 ounces/595 grams) fruit pie filling (cherry, apple, or blueberry)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon-sugar mixture
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center.
- Thoroughly coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt – using a whisk to eliminate any lumps.
- Pour in the melted butter, milk, and egg, gently stirring until the mixture forms a thick, slightly lumpy batter.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pie plate, carefully spreading it across the bottom and slightly up the sides to create a rustic, uneven crust.
- Delicately spoon the fruit pie filling into the center of the batter, leaving a small border around the edges to allow for expansion during baking.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of cinnamon-sugar over the top for added warmth and sweetness.
- Slide the pie into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and set center.
- Remove from the oven and let the pie rest for 10 minutes, allowing it to stabilize and cool slightly.
- Serve directly from the pie plate, enjoying either warm or at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Try different fruit fillings like apple, peach, or mixed berry to keep the recipe exciting and versatile.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the same delightful texture and taste.
- Reduce sugar content by using fresh fruits or sugar-free pie filling for a healthier alternative without compromising flavor.
- Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts like almonds or pecans on top for extra crunch and nutritional boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg