DessertCanadian

Sugar Pie

Name: Sugar Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 2 cups Brown Sugar; ¼ cup Butter; 2 Eggs; 1 tsp Vanilla Extract; 1 tsp Salt; ½ cup Plain Flour; 1 1/2 cups Milk

Sugar Pie is a classic Canadian dessert that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully baked or prepared featuring Brown Sugar, Butter, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, Plain Flour and Milk, the components balance delicate sweetness and satisfying texture.

Enjoy warm or chilled alongside fresh vanilla custard, whipped cream, or a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea for a comforting finish to your meal.

If you enjoy authentic Canadian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Beavertails.

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Ingredients

Brown Sugar2 cups
Butter¼ cup
Eggs2
Vanilla Extract1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Plain Flour½ cup
Milk1 1/2 cups

Step-by-Step Instructions

9 steps

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Step 1🔥 Preheat

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Grease a 9-inch pie dish.

Step 3🥄 Mix

Place the brown sugar and butter in a mixing bowl, and beat them together with an electric mixer until creamy and very well combined, without lumps.

Step 4🥄 Mix

Beat in eggs, one at a time, incorporating the first egg before adding the next one.

Step 5🥄 Mix

Add the vanilla extract and salt; beat the flour in, a little at a time, and then the milk, making a creamy batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared pie dish.

Step 7🥧 Bake⏱️ 35 minutes

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes; remove pie, and cover the rim with aluminum foil to prevent burning.

Step 8🥧 Bake

Return to oven, and bake until the middle sets and the top forms a crusty layer, about 15 more minutes.

Step 9⏱️ 1 hour

Let the pie cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Sugar Pie carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If using instant dry yeast instead of active dry yeast, you can mix it directly into the dry ingredients without proofing first, reducing wait time by 15 minutes.

Chef Technique Tips

Always ensure liquids used to activate the yeast are comfortably lukewarm (around 38°C–42°C / 100°F–108°F); liquid that is too hot will kill the yeast, while cold liquid delays proofing. Keep the dough in a warm, draft-free spot to rise.

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