Old-Fashioned Apple Brown Betty, a Thrifty Classic
This old-fashioned Apple Brown Betty layers spiced apples with buttery bread cubes for a thrifty, crustless Depression-era dessert everyone still loves.
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Mock Apple Pie: The Depression-Era Dessert With No Apples
Discover the classic mock apple pie recipe from the Great Depression, made with crackers, cinnamon, and a tangy sugar syrup that tastes…
Water Pie: A Great Depression Dessert From Almost Nothing
Discover water pie, the Great Depression dessert made from just water, sugar, flour, and butter. A thrifty, nostalgic old-fashioned recipe that still…