Long-time readers of Amish365.com know that this Amish Mock Pecan Pie (Oatmeal Pie) is one of my sentimental favorites, being the first recipe to ever appear in The Amish Cook column some 23 years ago!

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It often goes under the name "Oatmeal Pie." The name of the recipe has always been a bit tricky. A lot of people hear "oatmeal pie" and turn up their nose thinking of Cream of Wheat in a crust or something like that. But the reality of the pie belies the name, it's really very close in consistency and flavor to a pecan pie, which is why I am calling it "mock pecan pie." I've tried calling it "oatmeal cookie pie" also to make it sound more appealing, but Amish Mock Pecan Pie (Oatmeal Pie) is probably better.

A slice of Amish oatmeal pie — Amish oatmeal pie

Talk about an easy pie recipe that's an oldie but a goodie! This Amish Mock Pecan Pie (Oatmeal Pie) isn't your average pecan pie recipe. It has all the flavors of a traditional pecan pie, but it uses oats in place of pecans! Not only does that mean it's more budget-friendly, but it also creates an amazing soft texture that some think is even better than the pecan version. It's one of those classic Amish recipes that you have to try to believe just how good it really is.

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If you've never had oatmeal pie, I'd definitely recommend giving this easy recipe a try. It's super simple and uses ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. While the traditional version of this Amish "Pecan" Pie uses a homemade crust, we made it easier and less time consuming by using a store-bought pie crust. Feel free to use your favorite pie crust recipe if you have time!

the oats are a nice substitute for pecan pie

The filling is as easy as mixing 5 ingredients together in a bowl and pouring it into your pie crust. Don't worry if the filling does not fill your pie crust completely - it will expand while baking. There's no top crust, which allows the sugary oatmeal filling to caramelize on top ... talk about amazing flavor! Plus, this pie is even better the next day, so it's perfect to make ahead of time for a potluck, party or holiday.

I have always used Karo corn syrup for this recipe, light or dark. Great results either way. But in the original handwritten recipe given to me 30 years ago by an Amish woman in Indiana, she called for "green label Karo" which would be, from what I can tell, their pancake syrup. So if you really want to be authentic, you could use that.

This is a whole oatmeal pie I made several years ago. Oatmeal pie - aka Mock pecan pie - really is a staple in Amish homes and that has to do with the fact that pecans are expensive and have traditionally been difficult to find in Amish country. Oatmeal pie so resembles pecan pie that some Amish have been known to fool outsiders by serving them this recipe and telling them it is pecan. The company is shocked to learn later that it is oatmeal. The Amish are not above practical jokes!

This oatmeal pie definitely fits the bill if you're looking for a budget-friendly dessert idea, try this Amish Mock Pecan Pie. It's perfect to serve at Thanksgiving, or all year round!

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🥧 Ingredients

1 sheet store-bought pie crust
½ cup (one stick) unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
¾ cup light corn syrup
¾ cup rolled oats

📋 Baking Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Unroll the pie crust and place in a greased and floured pie pan.
Flute edges.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sugar and eggs.
Add corn syrup, and oats and combine.
Pour into pie shell and bake for 1 hour until thickened inside and golden brown on top.
Let cool completely on a wire rack. Serve at room temperature.

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