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5 Ingredient Brown Sugar Pie Recipe

Nov 16, 2021 · 136 Comments

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The easiest and tastiest of pies you’re ever going to make, this 5 ingredient brown sugar pie NEEDS to be part of your holiday menu!

Slice of brown sugar pie on black plate this image

Ok, so I know in the past I shared my famous 5 ingredient pumpkin pie with you, and I love readers telling me how they make this pie every year for the holidays (especially Thanksgiving that is coming up!) Even my mom makes my pumpkin pie recipe because it’s so easy and delicious.

Well, I have a second pie for you; one to add to your repertoire that will really impress your guests and that won’t take you all day to make.

Ingredients for brown sugar pie

What ingredients do I need to make this pie?

  • Unsalted butter
  • Brown sugar
  • Vanilla extract – I use one like this.  The better quality makes a difference!
  • Eggs
  • Pie crust – even a simple pie crust like this will work.

How to make the best 5 ingredient brown sugar pieThis 5 ingredient brown sugar pie is something truly amazing. It’s a pie that those people who are kind of on-the-fence about Thanksgiving dessert will love.

The most amazing and easy brown sugar pieIt’s got this amazing lightness to it, so it’s not a super heavy pie that will make you feel like you’re going to explode. No, this pie is the perfect end of meal dessert. It’s a simple sweet pie recipe that I cannot get enough of.

Sliced brown sugar pie

How do you make brown sugar pie?

  1. Preheat oven.
  2. Melt butter.  Stir in brown sugar and vanilla extra.  Combine well.
  3. Add in eggs and stir well.  Pour batter into pie crust.
  4. Bake for 35-45 minutes.  Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  5. Serve and enjoy!

Pie slices on black plates

This brown sugar pie is great with a dollop of fresh whipped cream on top.  It has a wonderful almost caramel-like flavor and is quickly becoming one of my new favorite Thanksgiving pies.Slice of pie with whipped cream

I’d love to hear from you in the comments: what’s your favorite kind of pie for the holidays?

Other recipes you might enjoy:

  • Pumpkin pie
  • Pumpkin pecan pie
  • Cranberry walnut crumb bars
  • Healthy Pecan Pie Bars
Slice of brown sugar pie on black plate

5 Ingredient Brown Sugar Pie Recipe

The easiest and tastiest of pies you’re ever going to make, this 5 ingredient brown sugar pie NEEDS to be part of your holiday menu!
4.24 from 69 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices

Equipment

  • Glass Pie Dish
  • Glass Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter unsalted butter, 1/2 cup
  • 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs large
  • 1 pie crust regular depth, not deep dish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325.
  • In a microwave safe bowl melt butter for 1 minute (or until mostly melted). Remove from microwave and stir in brown sugar and vanilla extract, stirring until well combined.
  • Next add in eggs and stir until the mixture is a smooth consistency and everything is incorporated. Pour batter into pie crust.
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes - until the pie has puffed up and resembles a small dome, then remove from oven and allow to cool, the dome will deflate, leaving a beautiful pie. The pie can be served at room temperature or stored in the refrigerator and served cold.
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Notes

The nutrition information presented on this site should be considered an estimate as the calculations will change based on the exact products you use in your own kitchen.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pie | Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 472IU | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Mary Beach says

    November 16, 2018 at 6:55 am

    I make a Rich Custard Pumpkin Pie from the The Cotton Country Collection cookbook (Junior League). It has a small amount of pumpkin and is more like a custard pie. Everyone in my family asks for it.

    Reply
  2. Becky says

    November 10, 2018 at 10:13 am

    My favorite pies are Pecan, Apple Cranberry and Peach. Enjoy reading your posts, and your delightful outlook on life and family.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:32 pm

      Thank you so much for your wonderful comment!

      Reply
  3. VICTORIA HARRAH says

    November 10, 2018 at 7:48 am

    Brown Sugar Pie?? Yes please!! Sounds amazing!! I’m a sucker for a my Mama Joiner’s coconut pie. Just learned how to make a perfect meringue…so my turn to make the coconut pies!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:33 pm

      Brown sugar pie is super delicious, and oh my goodness, coconut pie sounds so good!

      Reply
  4. melanie says

    November 9, 2018 at 10:30 pm

    It’s hard to choose just one favorite but I do love lemon meringue.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:33 pm

      oh yum, lemon meringue sounds amazing!

      Reply
  5. Leann says

    November 9, 2018 at 10:20 pm

    Sweet potato, Dutch apple or cherry pie

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:34 pm

      Yum, all delicious pies 🙂

      Reply
  6. LINDA THOMPSON says

    November 9, 2018 at 9:40 pm

    Mmmmm, so many pies so many choices. I don’t think I have met a pie that I haven’t liked, well maybe pumpkin deffinatly not on my pie list. My favorite would probably be a good sour cherry. They are so hard to come by.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:34 pm

      Oh yum, I know what you mean, sour cherry pie is so delicious!

      Reply
  7. Maria Ekena says

    November 9, 2018 at 5:51 pm

    Today I made Key Lime pie- first time ever. I read on internet good way to squeeE the limes is with a garlic press- so off I went to local k mart so I could make this pie for my son who asked me to make it. It’s in frige now and I need to calculate how many points on weight watchers it will be for a small piece. .

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:35 pm

      Oh yum, key lime pie is delicious!

      Reply
  8. Frances says

    November 9, 2018 at 5:28 pm

    Mmm, I love pie. I think it’s pecan…or pumpkin…or lemon

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:36 pm

      Oh yum, all those are so delicious!

      Reply
  9. Susan L Craig says

    November 9, 2018 at 4:29 pm

    My favorite pies are apple.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:36 pm

      Apple is such a good classic

      Reply
  10. PETE J says

    November 9, 2018 at 4:09 pm

    My fav pie is shoo fly pie. yummm. Thanks for the brown sugar pie.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:37 pm

      Oh interesting, I’ve never had that type of pie, totally needed to google it, and it looks amazing.

      Reply
  11. Rebecca S. says

    November 9, 2018 at 12:47 pm

    My favorite holiday pie is the cranberry-pear-almond one that our dearest friends bring every year. I also love apple pie. In fact, I always make extra apple pie so we can eat it for breakfast. Leftover pie is actually my favorite breakfast food.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:41 pm

      That pie sounds amazing 🙂

      Reply
  12. Jeffrey says

    November 9, 2018 at 10:24 am

    Ever since I was a little tike pecan pie was always my favorite. I’ve had variations, but nothing beats the classic with a dollop of whipped cream!

    Reply
    • Rose W says

      November 9, 2018 at 11:52 am

      The pie looks good. That said do you have any ideas for less sugar or gluten free? Enjoy your blog

      Reply
      • Sweetphi says

        November 12, 2018 at 12:43 pm

        I have two recipes I’d suggest:
        https://sweetphi.com/gluten-free-5-ingredient-mini-galettes/
        https://sweetphi.com/the-best-pumpkin-loaf-ever-gluten-free-and-better-than-starbucks/

        Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:44 pm

      I completely agree, good ‘ole pecan pie with a dollop of whipped cream!

      Reply
  13. Carol Hauer says

    November 9, 2018 at 9:21 am

    My favorite pie is apple. I’ve never been able to match my mother’s or my grandmother’s apple pies though. I have learned that a secret ingredient to pie crust is a splash of vodka! Whatever is in vodka really improves the texture and taste of the crust.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:44 pm

      Oh, what an interesting tip, I’ll have to try that!

      Reply
  14. Carl milito says

    November 9, 2018 at 9:02 am

    My all time favorite pie is ” wet bottom shoe fly pie” and I get it wen I visit Lancaster, PA home to the Amish who make excellent pies, 2nd runner up is blueberry, followed by sweet potato.
    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:45 pm

      Those all sound amazing!

      Reply
  15. Holly says

    November 9, 2018 at 8:47 am

    Pumpkin pie made by my grandma is my favorite! Otherwise anything with chocolate of course.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:45 pm

      Oh yum! thanks for commenting.

      Reply
  16. Katie says

    November 9, 2018 at 8:45 am

    My favorite pie? That’s a hard question… I love pie! ? Probably fruit… Cherry, blueberry, lemon chiffon…. but there’s coconut cream, and carmel pecan, too!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:45 pm

      I love fruit pies too…with whipped cream or ice cream on top 🙂

      Reply
  17. Mary says

    November 9, 2018 at 8:26 am

    I love old fashioned pineapple chess pie.
    I’m going to try your pie recipe for brown sugar pie it looks yummy. Thanks for the post
    Mary

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      Oh yum, a pineapple chess pie sounds so delicious. I think you’ll love this brown sugar pie!

      Reply
  18. Terry L Halfacre says

    November 9, 2018 at 8:25 am

    Pecan Pie all the way!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      I’m with you all the way 🙂

      Reply
  19. Kathy says

    November 9, 2018 at 8:04 am

    Pecan pie is my favorite!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      Pecan pie is the best!

      Reply
  20. Judy Humphrey says

    November 9, 2018 at 7:38 am

    This looks so yummy! My favorite pies are pumpkin & coconut cream.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      Yum, both of those sound amazing

      Reply
  21. J says

    November 9, 2018 at 7:38 am

    This sounds so comfy! Cherry pie a fav of mine.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:47 pm

      Cherry pie is delicious 🙂

      Reply
  22. Denise says

    November 9, 2018 at 6:52 am

    My favorite pie is Dutch apple. Second favorite is my late grandmother’s home made raspberry. Alas, I never got her recipe.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:48 pm

      Yum, Dutch apple pie is amazing. So sorry to hear you didn’t get the raspberry pie recipe, that sounds like a beautiful memory though.

      Reply
  23. Amy C. says

    November 9, 2018 at 6:29 am

    Apple pie with vanilla ice cream is my favorite!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:50 pm

      Oh yum, what a delicious flavor combination

      Reply
  24. Pamela M says

    November 9, 2018 at 6:09 am

    Chocolate silk

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:50 pm

      One of my faves too!

      Reply
  25. Melanie Barnes says

    June 24, 2018 at 12:17 pm

    Light brown sugar or dark? Please help

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      June 24, 2018 at 12:59 pm

      Either would work! I used light in this one

      Reply
  26. Melanie Barnes says

    June 22, 2018 at 5:29 pm

    Do you use light brown sugar? Or dark? Or does it matter? I have light. Also, is Pure vanilla extract what I should be using?

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      June 24, 2018 at 1:03 pm

      Hi Melanie, does not matter light or dark, and yes, pure vanilla extract 🙂 Hope you love this pie as much as we do.

      Reply
  27. Little Cooking Tips says

    December 11, 2017 at 1:15 am

    Hi sweetie! What an amazing post, we loved it the moment we saw this on G+!
    So simple and yet, SO amazing. This is definitely one of the must-try recipes for the Holiday season.
    Thanx sooo much for sharing this Phi! Off we go to read your delicious chocolate chip cranberry cookies!:)
    xoxoxo

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      December 19, 2017 at 10:26 am

      Thank you so much, so glad you like the look of this recipe. I made it for Thanksgiving and it was all gone before the end of the meal lol!

      Reply
  28. Amy says

    November 13, 2017 at 9:06 am

    I made the pie this weekend (never want a fail the day of, right?). Let’s just say I was going to make the pie for Christmas (when more family is in town) but my brother said that it would need to be made for both Thanksgiving AND Christmas. We loved it – and how simple?! Delish!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 13, 2017 at 1:23 pm

      Oh my goodness Amy, THANK YOU for such awesome feedback, I’m so glad you liked the recipe, this is definitely going to be on my menu!

      Reply
  29. Nancy Truszynski says

    November 12, 2017 at 3:12 pm

    Wondering how this pie might be in a graham cracker crust? Don’t know the consistency and how it would hold up?
    Thanks,
    Nancy

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 13, 2017 at 1:20 pm

      Oh, that’s a great question. I think it would hold up great! I’d love to know how you like it after trying it with that kind of crust 🙂

      Reply
  30. shawnna says

    November 7, 2017 at 12:22 pm

    hey girl- this pie looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 7, 2017 at 6:31 pm

      Thank you so much girl, really appreciate you stopping by and commenting 🙂

      Reply
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