SODA CRACKER PIE
Southerners can whip up something special from thin air, and this pretty little pie pie is here to prove it. The Soda Cracker Pie comes from a long line of desperation pies, also known as "make-do pies," that were designed to cope with dwindling supplies and limited ingredients. You know them, you love them: Chess Pie, Southern Buttermilk Pie, Old-Fashioned Shoofly Pie, and Soda Cracker Pie. They first gained popularity during the Depression and World War II, but they've graced our tables ever since. This Soda Cracker Pie is built on a base of whipped egg whites and baking powder. Since this mixture forms the foundation of the pie and will give it much of its height, it's important to whip your egg whites until they reach completely stiff peaks. Then gradually beat in the sugar and fold in the secret ingredients: crushed crackers, nuts (we favor pecans, but you can use any nuts you have on hand), and a splash of vanilla. Who has time to fuss around with a crust? This pie has 12 crushed crackers mixed right into the pie itself. Soda Cracker Pie is a testament to Southerners' resourcefulness, and right now, it really hits the spot.
Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat egg whites and baking powder until stiff. Add 1 cup sugar gradually until stiff. Add 12 crushed crackers, 1 cup nuts, and 1 tsp vanilla.
- Bake for 20 minutes in a buttered Pyrex pie plate.
GRANDMA LILLIE'S SODA CRACKER PIE
This recipe is was given to me by a cousin at my wedding shower 16 years ago. She received it from her mother, Betty Ruckman, who had been given it many more years ago by my Mother's Mother, Lillie Craven. It would probably be good with any fruit or berry, if peaches aren't available.
Provided by Iva Lou J.
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Beat 3 eggs white until stiff. Slowly add 1 C white sugar while continuing to beat.
- Fold/Stir in the crushed crackers and baking powder.
- Fold in the walnuts and vanilla.
- Put in a buttered pie plate and bake at 325 for 30 minutes. At 3500 feet, I bake for about 36 minutes.
- Cool.
- Put layers of sliced peaches on the cooled meringue, then top with Cool Whip or whipped cream.
- Can be served immediately, or prepared up to 24 hours in advance. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 82.6, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 25.3, Protein 3.7
CRACKER PIE CRUST
I used RITZ® crackers to make this easy pie crust, but you could easily use a generic equivalent--any golden round crackers will do the trick! The slight saltiness from the crackers is a nice change from the norm. This pie crust is great for cheesecakes, no-bake pies, and more.
Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir together until evenly incorporated. Pour mixture into a 9-inch round pie dish. Press evenly over the bottom and up the sides of the dish using a glass.
- Bake in the oven until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Let cool before adding filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 446.1 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
SODA CRACKER PIE (MOCK APPLE PIE)
From an old Panguitch, UT Relief Society recipe book. I've not made this yet, but it looks good. Sharing for my future reference. Prep and cooking time is a guess at this point. As is servings
Provided by xochitl angulo
Categories Pie
Time 48m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil water, sugar and cream of tartar.
- Pour over whole crackers and stir lightly.
- our into unbaked pie crusts.
- Sprinkle cinnamon on top of the pie mix.
- Also, dab small dots of butter on top.
- Cover with a top crust.
- Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.4, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 279.3, Carbohydrate 77.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 56.3, Protein 2.8
SALTINE CRACKER PIE
Got this recipe from a dear family friend, Virginia Haynes, years ago & it has been a favorite ever since. Hope it becomes yours too. This pie makes it's own crust & is super easy.
Provided by Debbie Harbour
Categories Pies
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees .
- 2. Butter a pie pan & set aside .
- 3. Crumble crackers very fine & put in a med mixing bowl. Add pecan pieces & baking powder . Stir to mix .
- 4. Beat egg whites till stiff . Add sugar and vanilla & beat together
- 5. Pour egg whites over cracker mixture & fold together until well mixed . Pour into pie pan & bake until golden brown & crusty . Cool completely .
- 6. I top with whipping cream or have it on the side . Some of my family don't like whipped cream, go figure ! Lol
SODA CRACKER PIE
My grandmother was a wonderful cook. Even in her "town" house (as opposed to her farm house) she had two kitchens. One on the main floor for day to day cooking, and another in the basement for canning and preserving. After her death, my mother and I were cleaning out the cupboards in the basement kitchen. We found recipe box after recipe box. When my mom found this recipe, she almost did a cartwheel! I looked at the recipe and thought, "ok, this doesn't really sound all that good...." Mom told me, "wait til you try it!!" It's now one of my favorite desserts. The crust is dense and somewhat salty, which perfectly balances the creamy sweetness of the topping.
Provided by HeatherN
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325F and grease a 9" pie pan very well.
- Beat egg whites, slowly add sugar; beat until stiff.
- Add the rest of the ingredients.
- Pour into prepared pie plate.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- When cool, top with mixture of whipped cream and strawberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.9, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 5.7, Sodium 112.7, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 27.6, Protein 3.4
SODA CRACKER PIE RECIPE - (3.9/5)
Provided by á-519
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Beat egg whites till stiff; then add sugar, vanilla, and beat together. Combine saltine cracker crumbs, pecans, baking powder and fold into the egg white mixture. Pour into ungreased 8" pie dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Let stand until cool. Beat whipping cream with 1/2 tsp. vanilla and 1 tsp sugar; then spread over pie.
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