amish sugar cream pie

Name: Amish Sugar Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup - whole cream (i.e., heavy cream or whipping cream); 2 cups - half & half; 3 large egg whites; 1/2 cup - granulated sugar; 1 cup - brown sugar; 1 round tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 1 dash - salt (important - don't omit); 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1 (9-inch) - pie shell, unbaked; a few teaspoon(s) white sugar, cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)

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Vickie Parks

Renton, WA

Updated on Jun 12, 2018

This recipe originated in the Old World, and it's a favorite of many Amish families. The recipe has undergone changes over the years so that it largely remains a "by scratch" recipe but still incorporates staple baking products that are commonly stocked in U.S grocery stores. It's creamy, smooth and delicious, and you'll easily learn why it's such a favorite of so many families. If you prefer to stick with true Amish tradition, you can use your favorite pastry recipe to make the pie shell from scratch. Or to save time, you can buy a prepared (unbaked) pie shell from your local grocery store

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 8 to 10

Ingredients

1 cup - whole cream (i.e., heavy cream or whipping cream)
2 cups - half & half
3 large egg whites
1/2 cup - granulated sugar
1 cup - brown sugar
1 round tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 dash - salt (important - don't omit)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9-inch) - pie shell, unbaked
a few teaspoon white sugar, cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)

How To Make amish sugar cream pie

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Step 2

In a medium size saucepan, heat the cream and half & half together until lightly scalded (it should coat the back of a spoon but should NOT reach a boil). Remove from heat, and set aside.
Step 3

In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Add the white sugar, and beat until well blended. Add the brown sugar, flour, salt and vanilla, and beat well.
Step 4

Gradually whisk the warmed cream mixture to the egg white mixture, and mix well.
Step 5

Pour the creamy pie batter into the unbaked pie shell. (If you like, you can sprinkle a light dusting of sugar, cinnamon or nutmeg on the surface - it's purely optional.) Place pie pan in bottom rack of oven, and bake about 20 to 30 minutes or until set.
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