Southern Brown Sugar Pie Recipe

My Family’s Famous Brown Sugar Pie

It recently came to my attention that brown sugar pie is not a commonly known dessert. “What?!”, I thought! The world doesn’t know about BROWN SUGAR PIE?! Well I intend to change that, one Pizzazzerie reader at at time. This pie is a family tradition that my mother made for every holiday, her parents made for every holiday, and generations back. Southern brown sugar pie is very similar to chess pie but yet, so different. The rich brown sugar flavor and caramelizing on top is just.so.good. It’s hands down my favorite pie (even over my red velvet fudge pie, which is saying a lot).

Now I’m not saying it’s a gorgeous “look at me” pie. It’s simple-looking, plain jane, ho-hum. But watch out because there is a reason it’s the first dessert gone at holidays. The crispy caramelized crust on top is my favorite part. Then the ooey gooey brown sugar inside is so delicious. Now you can give it a little extra pizzazz with some whipped cream or butter pecan ice cream but know that it doesn’t need it as it’s stand-alone amazing. I also love that it only has a few ingredients (ingredients I often have on hand anyway) so it’s perfect for a last-minute dessert too! I might even make it into mini pies this year to give as gifts!

SOUTHERN BROWN SUGAR PIE

Southern Brown Sugar Pie

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A delicious southern favorite, this brown sugar pie is delicious!

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Ingredients

• 1 pound light brown sugar
• 1 stick butter, melted
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 pie crust I love this homemade recipe if you want to make your own

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Prepare pie pan with pie dough.
3. Whisk together eggs and add in sugar, butter, and vanilla.
4. Whisk together until combined well and smooth.
5. Pour into pie pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown. Update: It might need longer. Check to see that pie is baked through (it will be gooey but it should be set).
6. Note: You may need to put aluminum foil around pie crust edges to prevent them from getting too brown. I often allow it to cool and then refrigerate it to set up further. Then I warm slightly before serving.

Recipe Notes

You may need to cook your pie longer, but know that it will set up while cooling! 

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Your oven may take longer to cook, so just watch it. It will still “set up” once it cools but try to be sure your brown sugar pie is slightly firm before bringing out of the oven. I hope you’ll try it this year! It’s definitely a delicious southern tradition that would be a tragedy to never taste, especially if you have brown sugar. My husband’s grandmother says it reminds her of a pecan pie (without pecans) so if you like pecan pie, you’ll definitely love this one too! And because it’s thin, you’re totally allowed to have two pieces. Enjoy!

For another favorite dessert, try these chocolate pecan pie bars!

Happy Holidays!
Courtney

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