By Gabby Peyton
Flapper Pie is a prairie favourite, despite recently garnering the term “forgotten” by food media across Canada. This simple creamy pie grew in popularity throughout the 1920s and 1930s and has remained in the hearts of families in Alberta, Saskatchewan and beyond..
Learn more about the history of Flapper Pie in this article: Canada’s Forgotten Dessert: The History of Flapper Pie
Classic Canadian Dish: Flapper Pie
Flapper Pie is a prairie favourite, despite recently garnering the term “forgotten” by food media across Canada. This simple creamy pie grew in popularity throughout the 1920s and 1930s and has remained in the hearts of families in Alberta, Saskatchewan and beyond.
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Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 Tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Vanilla Custard Filling
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Meringue Topping
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
- Mix all the crust ingredients (graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar and ground cinnamon) in a medium bowl. Set aside about 2 Tbsp (30 mL) for later and press the mixture into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate in the bottom and up the sides. Bake crust for 10 minutes, it will only brown slightly.
- Combine the vanilla custard filling ingredients (milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, vanilla extract and salt together) and cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until it bubbles and thickens to the texture of pudding. Set aside to cool while you make the meringue topping.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the beater attachment or in a large bowl using an electric mixer beat the meringue ingredients (egg whites, granulated sugar, cream of tartar) together until it holds stiff and glossy peaks.
- To assemble the pie, pour the filling into the crust and top with a thick layer of the meringue, making little spikes that will brown on top. Sprinkle the reserved crumb over the top and place it into the preheated oven.
- Bake until the meringue browns, around 10 minutes, making sure to watch it carefully.
- Chill in the fridge and eat within a few hours of baking. This pie is best eaten the same day as the meringue will soften and liquify.
Nutrition Facts
Classic Canadian Dish: Flapper Pie
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
542
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
69
%
Cholesterol
141
mg
47
%
Sodium
409
mg
18
%
Potassium
351
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
88
g
29
%
Fiber
12
g
50
%
Sugar
55
g
61
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Canada’s Forgotten Dessert: The History of Flapper Pie