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4-Ingredient Depression Era Peanut Butter Pie

This simple yet delicious pie, made with just four ingredients, captures the spirit of creativity and frugality from the Depression Era, offering a rich and gooey filling in a crisp crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie
  • 1 piece unbaked pie crust Use a 9-inch pie crust.
  • 1 cup peanut butter Creamy peanut butter is recommended.
  • 1 cup dark corn syrup Can be substituted with light corn syrup.
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate or a similarly sized glass baking dish, pressing it gently into place if needed.
  3. In a mixing bowl, stir together the peanut butter, dark corn syrup, and brown sugar until thick, smooth, and fully combined.
  4. Spread the filling evenly into the prepared pie crust, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon or small spatula.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the crust is lightly golden and the filling is puffed slightly at the edges but still soft in the center.
Cooling
  1. Let the pie cool until just warm or completely at room temperature before slicing. The filling will set more as it cools.

Notes

Serve the pie plain or with whipped cream, crushed peanuts, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze wrapped tightly for up to three months.