Easy Oatmeal Pie

Oatmeal Pie Recipe – tastes as good as pecan pie without the expense! Oatmeal, sugar, corn syrup, butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, oatmeal, and pie crust. If you like the flavor and texture of a warm oatmeal cookie then you are going to LOVE this old-fashioned oatmeal pie! You can make the pie several days in advance. Great for parties and the holidays! Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream.

Old Fashioned Oatmeal Pie

Oatmeal Pie is a vintage pie that originated in the civil war era when pecans were in short supply. I found this recipe in an old cookbook. It was described as a poor man’s pecan pie. We love pecan pie, but it really can be expensive with all the pecans. I decided to put the recipe description to the test! Well, it was spot on. This pie does taste a lot like pecan pie! I might even prefer it to pecan pie. We serve this with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. YUM!

How to Make Homemade Oatmeal Pie

This pie is easy to make with only a few basic ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, corn syrup, butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add oatmeal and give the filling a good stir. Pour the oatmeal mixture into an unbaked pie crust. Place the pie on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until set. Remove the pie from the oven and cool it on a wire rack before cutting it into slices with a sharp knife.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• Can use quick oats or regular oats.
• This recipe uses a regular store-bought pie crust, not a deep dish pie shell. Make sure to grab the regular and not the deep dish pie shell when you are at the grocery store.
  • Feel free to substitute a homemade pie crust.
  • You can use homemade crust or refrigerated pie crust. Place the unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
• Can use light corn syrup or dark corn syrup.
  • I use Karo corn syrup.
• What can I add to the pie filling?
  • spices
    • cinnamon
    • nutmeg
  • chocolate chips
  • butterscotch chips
  • coconut
  • toffee bits
  • sea salt on top of the pie
• Cover the pie with aluminum foil if it starts to get too brown.
• Can I freeze Oatmeal Pie? Yes! Bake the pie and cool completely. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Place in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
• Store the pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

How to Serve Mock Pecan Pie

This pie makes a great holiday dessert. I love that you can make it a day or two before the big meal. One less thing to worry about! As I said, we like to top this pie with a scoop of ice cream. It is equally delicious topped with whipped cream, caramel sauce, or chocolate sauce. Give this a try the next time you need a quick and easy dessert. You won’t regret it!

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Oatmeal Pie

Author: Plain Chicken

Yield: 6 people

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Oatmeal Pie Recipe – tastes as good as pecan pie without the expense! Oatmeal, sugar, corn syrup, butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, oatmeal, and pie crust. If you like a warm oatmeal cookie then you are going to LOVE this old-fashioned oatmeal pie! You can make the pie several days in advance. Great for the parties and the holidays! Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream.

Equipment:

• Mixing Bowls

Ingredients:

• ⅔ cup sugar
• ⅔ cup light corn syrup
• ⅔ cup butter melted
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ¾ cup oatmeal
• 1 (9-inch) regular frozen pie shell, unbaked

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF.
• Whisk together sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir in oatmeal. Pour into regular frozen pie shell.
• Bake for 45 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Notes:

• Can use quick oats or regular oats.
• This recipe uses a regular frozen pie shell, not a deep dish pie shell. Make sure to grab the regular and not the deep dish pie shell when you are at the grocery store.
• Can use light corn syrup or dark corn syrup.
  • I use Karo corn syrup.
• You can use homemade crust or refrigerated pie crust. Place the unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
• What can I add to the pie filling?
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • chocolate chips
  • butterscotch chips
  • toffee bits
• Cover the pie with aluminum foil if it starts to get too brown.
• Can I freeze Oatmeal Pie? Yes! Bake the pie and cool completely. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Place in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
• Store the pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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