Sugar cream pie facts for kids
A slice of sugar cream pie
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| Alternative names | Sugar pie, Hoosier pie |
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| Type | Pie |
| Main ingredients | Flour, butter, vanilla, cream, sugar |
Sugar cream pie (also called sugar pie) is a yummy dessert. It's a pie with just one crust. The filling is smooth and creamy. It's made from simple ingredients like flour, butter, salt, vanilla, cream, and brown sugar.
Sometimes, people called it "finger pie." This was because bakers would stir the pie filling with their finger while it baked. They did this to make sure the crust didn't break.
The Sweet History of Sugar Cream Pie
Sugar cream pie is very special in the state of Indiana. It's known as the unofficial state pie of Indiana! People believe it started with a group called the Quakers. They moved to Indiana from North Carolina in the early 1800s. They settled in places like New Castle, Portland, Richmond, and Winchester.
Who Else Loves Sugar Cream Pie?
The Amish people also helped make sugar cream pie popular. You can often find this pie in areas where Amish communities live. It's a favorite in the Pennsylvania Dutch regions, much like shoofly pie, which is a similar dessert.
Some people think the Shakers also had their own version of the pie. However, the Shakers only lived in Indiana for a short time, from 1810 to 1827. So, it's not likely they made the pie famous across the state.
Making Lots of Pies
One of the biggest makers of sugar cream pies today is Wick's Pies. Their factory is in Winchester, Indiana. They make a huge number of pies, about 750,000 every year!
Wick's Pies are easy to spot. They often have a light dusting of nutmeg on top. They are also baked in a shallow, disposable aluminum pan. The recipe Wick's uses is a very old family recipe. It has been passed down since the 1800s. You can find these pies for sale in 25 different states!
