From desperate times comes delicious desserts.

What Is Vinegar Pie?

These types of pies gained popularity during the Great Depression, leading to the labeldesperation pies.

Vinegar Pie

Credit: Micah A. Leal

Vinegar pie can be baked up to three days before serving.

Refrigerate and serve lightly chilled or at room temperature.

It can also be frozen for up to three months.

Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Thaw in the refrigerator and serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.

Roll out chilled pie dough to an 1/8-inch-thick circle.

Place in 9-inch pie pan, fit to sides and trim edges leaving a 1/2-inch overhang.

Fold overhang under itself and pinch all around the perimeter to make crust edge.

Parbake crust:

Crimp as desired.

Line inside of pie pan with parchment paper and pour baking weights into lined crust.

Remove to cool slightly.

Cool pie:

Allow to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.

Pies containing eggs should be refrigerated.

They can be left out for up to two hours while serving.

This pie should be set in the center when it’s finished baking.