Grandma Betty swore by this 4 ingredient pantry secret. I never realized how magical it was until I saw my whole family fighting over the last slice.

This old-fashioned brown sugar pie is the kind of simple dessert that proves you do not need a long ingredient list to make something memorable. Born from Depression-era resourcefulness, it turns pantry basics into a rich, sweet pie with a silky, caramel-like filling and a crisp, flaky crust. It is especially nice when you want a comforting homemade dessert without a big grocery trip.

Serve this pie slightly warm or fully cooled with a little whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a glass of cold milk. For a cozy family dessert, I like to put it out after supper with coffee for the grown-ups and let everyone enjoy small slices, since the filling is wonderfully rich and sweet.

4-Ingredient Depression Era Brown Sugar Pie

Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch glass pie plate if it is not already fitted, then crimp the edges as desired.