Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in vinegar and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- In a small bowl, beat eggs until light and fluffy.
- Add baking soda and salt to eggs and mix well.
- Slowly add egg mixture to boiling vinegar and sugar, stirring constantly.
- Pour mixture into pie shell.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until set.
Interesting Facts
- Vinegar Pie is a traditional Southern dessert that has been around since the 1800s.
- The recipe was likely created as a way to make use of excess vinegar.
- The pie should be served at room temperature, not hot or cold.