“I still don’t even understand how this pie can come out so delicious with just these ingredients”

This Depression Era Water Pie is a resourceful and sweet vintage dessert, perfect for when pantry staples are limited. It magically transforms a simple water and sugar-based filling, thickened with flour and enriched with butter and vanilla, into a surprisingly creamy and satisfying custard-like pie.Depression Era Water Pie
Ingredients:
Ingredient Quantity
Unbaked Pie Crust (store-bought or homemade) 1
Unsalted Butter 4 tablespoons
Granulated Sugar 1 cup
All-Purpose Flour 3 tablespoons
Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon
Salt 1/4 teaspoon
Water 1 1/2 cups
How To Make Depression Era Water Pie:

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