Brown Sugar Pie Recipe
This Brown Sugar Pie Recipe features a silky, caramel-like filling made from brown sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and vanilla. A timeless dessert inspired by Quebec’s culinary tradition.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups evaporated milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures the pie bakes evenly and develops a perfectly set filling.
Prepare the Filling:
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the flour and brown sugar, stirring thoroughly to remove any lumps. Gradually add the evaporated milk, butter, salt, and vanilla extract. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it reaches a boil. This process thickens the filling and enhances the caramel flavors.
Fill the Pie Shell:
- Pour the hot filling into the unbaked pie crust. To prevent spills and make handling easier, place the pie shell on a baking sheet before pouring.
Bake the Pie:
- Transfer the pie to the preheated oven and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for an additional 25 minutes. The pie is ready when the edges are set, but the center remains slightly jiggly.
Cool the Pie:
- Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool at room temperature. This cooling step is essential for the filling to firm up and achieve a sliceable consistency.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Additionally, ensure the pie crust is gluten-free and verify that all other ingredients are certified gluten-free to prevent cross-contamination.