This southern 3-ingredient water pie is one of those Depression-era recipes that feels almost like a magic trick. My grandma made it when money was tight, stretching the pantry with what she had on hand: water, sugar, and a single store-bought pie crust. Somehow, those humble basics bake up into a silky, custard-like filling nestled in a golden, flaky crust.
It’s the kind of dessert you can pull together on a Sunday with almost no planning, yet it still feels nostalgic and special—simple enough for busy weeks, comforting enough that
