Amish Oatmeal Pie

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Comforting Amish Oatmeal Pie that tastes remarkably like pecan pie. Brown sugar gives a deep, rich flavor to this sweet, simple pie that is a favorite Amish country recipe.

I love pie. Fruit pies, pudding pies, custard pies, key lime pies…just about any pie there is. My favorite Amish Cooking is loaded with varieties of pies I had never even heard of. It’s been fun to work through making them. This oatmeal pie quickly became my kids favorite. It’s the ultimate in comfort food.

If  you like pies, also try our sour cherry pie and buttermilk pie!

pie and ice cream on a plate

Why you’ll love this pie:

  • 100% homemade
  • 5 minute filling
  • Use a premade crust or make one from scratch
  • Sweet comforting flavor that pairs with just about anything.

What is oatmeal pie?

Have you ever heard of Amish Oatmeal Pie?  Evidently during the Civil War, pecans were in short supply in the South, making them very expensive. People would substitute oats for the pecans, resulting in this delicious oatmeal pie that tastes similar to a pecan pie. This recipe, however, doesn’t come from a Southern cookbook, but from my Amish cookbook. I’m sure both know how to make a good pie!

oatmeal pie with one slice missing

What does oatmeal pie taste like?

This sweet pie bakes up soft and gooey. Every bite brought a different food to mind. A bowl of oatmeal with brown sugar. A cinnamon rollOatmeal CookiesBaked oatmeal. Oatmeal is one of those versatile ingredients that is in so many comfort foods of ours. And this pie is one of my new favorites.

How to Make Oatmeal Pie

  • Pie Crust. You’ll start with an unbaked pie shell. You’ll find our favorite recipe here, but if you’d like a shortcut, use store-bought pie dough.  If you make our recipe, only make half of it since you’ll just be needing a single crust.
  • Filling. This is one of the easiest pie fillings you’ll come across: 3 eggs, 2 tablespoons softened butter, 2/3 cup Quaker Oats old-fashioned rolled oats, 2/3 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2/3 cup white sugar, and 1 cup of brown sugar. The brown sugar is what gives this pie an unbelievable taste.
  • Bake. Mix all of the ingredients and pour them into the unbaked pie shell. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 45-50 minutes. The center of the pie should look fully cooked and not seem overly “jiggly”. The pie will come out soft, but not so soft that it can’t be cut into slices.

It’s best if you allow the pie to cool before you slice it. This will help it set so you can get clean slices. As you can see from the picture, there will be just a little bit of syrup that oozes out…perfect for spooning over a scoop of ice cream. And the ice cream is a must!

oatmeal pie in a pie plate
oatmeal pie in a pie plate

Amish Oatmeal Pie

4.71 from 105 votes
Comforting Amish Oatmeal Pie that tastes remarkably like pecan pie. Brown sugar gives a deep, rich flavor to this sweet, simple pie that is a favorite Amish country recipe.
Servings 8 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

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Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350º Fahrenheit.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients and mix well.
  • Pour into an unbaked pie shell.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes or until the pie is cooked through. The center should look set.
  • Serve warm with ice cream.

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Notes

The calories shown are based on the pie being cut into 8 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 slice of pie. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1.4mg
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Calories 357
Keyword amish recipes, brown sugar pie, oatmeal recipes, pie recipes

Originally published in April 2015.

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Tools to Make This Pie

  • Pastry Cutter: I use this tool all the time. It cuts butter into flour perfectly for streusels, crusts and other pastries.
  • Pastry Mat: This silicone mat keeps your cupboard clean and makes rolling out pastries so easy.
  • Cute Pie Plate: Because if you’re taking the time to make pie, serve it up in style!
  • Pie Crust Decorator Wheel: Makes beautiful edges to your pie!
  • Pastry Guide: Makes perfectly round crust, every time.

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I'm Julie Clark, CEO and recipe developer of Tastes of Lizzy T. With my B.A. in Education and over 30 years of cooking and baking, I want to teach YOU the best of our family recipes.

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Joy Johnston
3 years ago

I just made this but have to go get ice cream and/or whipping cream . I did notice that your narrative said to bake for 45-50 minutes while the recipe said 55-60. I did 55 minutes and it still seemed soupy so I left it a couple more minutes. I don’t think it actually was really soupy at the 55 minute mark, but it had a big rise to it that settled and firmed a bit when I pulled it out.

Barb
4 years ago

Can you make it with quick oats?

Deb
4 years ago

5 stars
It is quick, easy and decadent. I’ve made it half a dozen times now. I’ve added coconut. Once I made it with some chocolate chips. But the best was adding half a cup off dried cranberries. Very good. Glad I found this recipe! Thank you.

Rebecca
11 months ago

Has anyone put blueberries in this pie?

Missy
3 years ago

5 stars
Delish! It’s hard to tell exactly when it is cooked through. I forgot about it in the oven so it was certainly cooked through when I remembered it. I also added chocolate chips which promptly sank to the bottom. I think the chocolate is what really ,add this pop for me. Loved it!

Sarah
5 years ago

5 stars
I made the oatmeal pie but added chopped pecans and top with cinnamon whipped cream…so delish

Debi Calandrelle
5 years ago

I bet some chopped up apple pieces would be a nice addition to this Oatmeal Pie recipe!

Julie
8 years ago

5 stars
I love your Amish Oatmeal Pie and will be making it! I love making my Brown Sugar Blondies! They are so delicious.

Tacha
1 year ago

5 stars
This recipe was amazing! My family loved 🥰 it. I used dark brown sugar. The recipe was very easy to follow we had it with cream not ice cream next time I will definitely try it with ice cream
I have a question. Do you think we can use less sugar in this recipe? Thank you 🙏 for sharing your wonderful recipe with us! It’s a winner 🥇

T. Allen
1 year ago

5 stars
I have made this twice in the past two weeks. I made it in one of my cast iron pans this time. I also altered it by adding a cup of golden raisins.
It was absolutely delicious both times.
I also make my own pie crust because it is just so much more homemade.
Thank you for sharing this recipe, I will use it often!

Mrs. Crisp
1 year ago

5 stars
This was a simple and tasty pie.

Rhonda
3 years ago

I used dark brown sugar is that going to make a big difference?

Chuck
3 years ago

Anyone tried it with raisin’s?

Amber Russell
5 years ago

5 stars
Can I freeze this pie?

Anonymous
5 years ago

Could this be made with Graham cracker crust?