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Hillbilly Pie Recipe
Emily

Hillbilly Pie (Poor Man's Pie)

A rustic, old-fashioned dessert made with pantry staples, Hillbilly Pie (also known as Poor Man’s Pie) comes together with butter, flour, sugar, milk, and your choice of canned fruit filling. Golden, gooey, and comforting — this is a cobbler-style treat that never fails to please.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 (12 oz can) fruit pie filling (cherry, apple, peach, or your choice)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch or 8x8-inch baking dish
  • Oven
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place butter in a 9x9-inch or 8x8-inch baking dish and melt in oven while preheating. Remove once melted.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Pour batter evenly over melted butter. Do not stir.
  4. Spoon fruit pie filling evenly over batter. Do not mix.
  5. If desired, sprinkle cinnamon on top.
  6. Bake 45–50 minutes until crust is golden and fruit bubbles at edges.
  7. Let cool 10–15 minutes before serving. Best warm with ice cream.

Notes

Use any pie filling you love: cherry, apple, peach, or blueberry. A sprinkle of cinnamon pairs especially well with apple or peach. Best enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for a day, or refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.