Hillbilly Pie (Poor Man's Pie)
A nostalgic, budget-friendly dessert made with just flour, sugar, butter, milk, and canned fruit pie filling. Hillbilly Pie (also called Poor Man’s Pie) bakes into a golden, layered treat that’s simple, cozy, and full of old-fashioned flavor.
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 favorite)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add self-rising flour, mixing after each addition.
- Slowly pour in milk, stirring until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pie dish.
- Spoon fruit pie filling evenly over the top. Do not stir.
- Bake 45–50 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use any canned fruit pie filling: cherry, apple, peach, or blueberry.
- If you don’t have self-rising flour, substitute with 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 1/2 tsp baking powder + 1/4 tsp salt.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat before serving.