Ingredients
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together melted butter and flour until crumbly. Press into prepared pie crust.
- In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Stir in walnuts. Pour into prepared crust.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Cool before serving.
Interesting Facts
- Brown sugar pie is a traditional American dessert, often served for special occasions such as Thanksgiving.
- The pie is a variation on a custard pie, with the addition of brown sugar for a richer flavor.
- This recipe can be modified by adding different spices or nuts, such as pecans or almond extract.