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 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.

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 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 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 at room temperature.

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 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Total Time 55 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:

• Glass 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 at room temperature.

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