Description
This Caramel Oat Lace oatmeal pie is a simple yet special dessert, combining tender oats with rich caramel flavor in a comforting, family-friendly dish. It features a sweet oat filling baked in a tender crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 0.75 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- One 9-inch unbaked pie crust
Instructions
- Prepare Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place your 9-inch pie crust into a pie plate. (If using a frozen crust, let it thaw slightly. Blind bake if your crust recipe specifies, otherwise, prepare for filling.)
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the 1.5 cups old-fashioned oats, 0.75 cup brown sugar, 0.25 cup all-purpose flour, 0.5 tsp cinnamon, and 0.25 tsp nutmeg until evenly distributed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, lightly beat the 2 large eggs. Then, whisk in 0.5 cup melted butter, 0.5 cup milk, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine and Fill: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spoon or spatula until just combined, ensuring all the oats are moistened. (Do not overmix, as this can make the pie tough.) Pour this filling into your prepared crust.
- Bake Pie: Carefully place the pie plate into the preheated oven. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the center is set (it should barely jiggle when gently shaken) and the top is a beautiful golden brown. (A toothpick inserted near the center should come out clean. If the edges start to brown too quickly, loosely tent the pie with foil for the last 15-20 minutes.)
Notes
Cool completely before slicing; this deepens flavors and firms the texture, making it ideal for meal prep or a healthy dessert option. For a gluten-free pie, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For a dairy-free swap, unsweetened almond milk can be used instead of whole milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 130 g)
- Calories: 350 calories
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg