This pie is exactly like a pecan pie with the exception that it has oatmeal in it, rather than pecans. During baking, the oatmeal forms a chewy, "nutty" crust on top For a delicious variation, try the chocolate version. Just substitute 1/4 cup cocoa for the spices; this makes it taste very fudgy.
Ingredients
- pie shell: 1 piece (9 inch)
- butter: 0.25 cup
- white sugar: 0.5 cup
- ground cinnamon: 0.5 tsp
- ground cloves: 0.5 tsp
- salt: 0.25 tsp
- light corn syrup: 1 cup
- eggs: 3 piece
- quick cooking oats: 1 cup
Metric Conversion
Stages of cooking
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Cream together butter or margarine and sugar. Stir in cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Stir in syrup. Add eggs one at a time, stirring after each addition until blended. Stir in oats. Pour filling into pie shell.
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Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 1 hour, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
