Crazy Crust Pie

A magically easy pie that makes its own crust while it bakes!
đĽ§â¨ Fruity, fluffy, and totally fun!
If youâve never made a Crazy Crust Pie, youâre in for a treat! This old-fashioned gem is a dessert dreamâno rolling pin, no pie crust fuss, and all the comfort of a bubbling fruit pie baked in a tender, cakey base. Just whip up the batter, plop in your favorite canned pie filling, and let the oven do the rest. The edges puff up golden, the center gets gooey and jammy, and every bite is pure homemade joy!
đ Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Âź cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup butter or margarine, softened
- ž cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 can (21 oz / ~600 g) fruit pie filling of your choice
(cherry, apple, blueberry, peach, blackberryâgo wild!) - Cinnamon-sugar (if using apple or peach filling)
- Sugar, for sprinkling
đŠâđł Instructions
1ď¸âŁ Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a 9-inch pie plate and set it aside.
2ď¸âŁ Mix the Crazy Batter
In a large bowl, combine:
- Flour
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Softened butter
- Milk
- Egg
Beat the mixture until smooth and well combinedâit should look like a pourable cake batter.
3ď¸âŁ Pour & Fill
Pour the batter into the prepared pie dish and spread it evenly to the edges.
Spoon the fruit pie filling into the center of the batter, leaving about 1 inch of space around the edge. Do not stirâthis separation is what creates that magical “crust” effect.
4ď¸âŁ Sprinkle & Bake
If you’re using apple or peach filling, sprinkle the top with a touch of cinnamon-sugar. For other flavors, just a little plain sugar will do.
Bake for 35â40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the batter is fully set.
5ď¸âŁ Cool & Serve
Let the pie cool slightly before slicingâitâs lovely warm, especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream!
đ˝ď¸ Serving Ideas
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for that classic diner vibe.
- Top with Greek yogurt or whipped cream for a cozy breakfast treat.
- Try different fillings throughout the yearâcherry for Valentineâs Day, peach in summer, or spiced apple in fall!
âą Quick Recap
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Bake Time: 35â40 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Servings: 6â8
- Calories: Approx. 300 per slice