Description
Poor man’s pie brings comfort and nostalgia to hearty home cooking with simple, budget-friendly ingredients. Hungry souls will savor this classic dish that turns affordable pantry staples into a memorable, satisfying meal you can’t resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) can of fruit pie filling
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
Flour and Butter:
- 1 cup (120 grams) self-rising flour
- 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), preparing an 8×8 casserole dish for the rustic dessert.
- Position the butter stick directly in the casserole dish, allowing it to melt naturally while the oven warms up.
- Create a smooth, lump-free batter by whisking together self-rising flour, sugar, and milk in a mixing bowl until fully incorporated.
- Remove the melted butter dish from the oven, carefully pouring the prepared flour mixture directly over the liquid butter without stirring.
- Gently distribute the fruit pie filling across the surface of the batter, ensuring an even coating that covers the entire base.
- Transfer the casserole dish back into the preheated oven, baking for approximately 30 minutes until the top develops a golden, crispy texture with bubbling edges.
- Allow the dessert to rest and slightly cool for a few minutes, which helps the filling set and makes serving easier.
- Slice and serve warm, enjoying the delightful contrast between the crisp exterior and soft, fruit-filled interior.
Notes
- Swap flour types easily by using gluten-free self-rising flour blend for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Experiment with different fruit fillings like cherry, blueberry, or peach to create exciting flavor variations.
- For a less sweet version, reduce sugar or use a sugar substitute like stevia or monk fruit sweetener.
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for extra warmth and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 303
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 182 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg