17 Vintage Recipes We Still Adore Today

We adore vintage recipes. There’s something special about cooking and baking treats that have stood the test of time. These recipes combine classic flavors and simple ingredients to create something truly comforting and perfect for any occasion.

Butterscotch Pie

Slice of pie with creamy topping on a white plate, partially eaten, with a fork. — Butterscotch Pie with Meringue. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

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Enjoy the rich, creamy perfection of this classic Butterscotch Meringue Pie, a timeless favorite and a true vintage recipe.
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Pie Crust Tarts

A group of pastries on a cooling rack. — Jam Pie Crust Tarts. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Make golden, crispy Pie Crust Cookies using pie dough and your favorite jam—a classic, vintage treat that’s always a hit. Bake a batch and watch them disappear right off the baking sheet.
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Lemon Cake Pie

A slice of lemon pie with raspberry sauce on a plate. — Lemon Cake Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Enjoy the vintage charm of Lemon Cake Pie, a unique combination of cake and pie in one, for a fruity treat. This classic Amish dessert couldn't be easier to make and bake.
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Pecan Tassies

Rows of mini pecan pies on a cooling rack, with some whole pecans on the table. — Pecan Tassies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These homemade Pecan Tassies offer sweet little pecan pies in a smaller size, a cherished vintage dessert. Make a simple cream cheese dough for the tart shells, then fill with a caramel pecan filling.
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Strawberry Jam Tart

Close-up of a slice of almond cake topped with powdered sugar and almond slices on a white plate with a black-handled fork. — Strawberry Bakewell Jam Tart. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bake this simple Jam Tart filled with strawberry jam and almond frangipane, a vintage treat. For our British friends, this is known as a Bakewell Tart.
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Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rock Candy

Two glass jars filled with red candy shards dusted with powdered sugar, each tied with a red polka dot ribbon, are displayed on a table with greenery in the background. — Old-Fashioned Cinnamon Rock Candy. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Delight in the time-honored Cinnamon Rock Candy, decked out in red, bursting with the perfect spicy cinnamon flavor. This candy is easy to make and once it hardens you can tap the candy sheet with a spoon to break it into pieces.
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Apple Cranberry Galette

A pie with apples and cranberries on a wooden board. — Apple Cranberry Galette. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Create an easy-to-make rustic Apple Cranberry Galette, a vintage dessert with a buttery flaky crust filled with fresh apple slices and tart cranberries. If you haven't made a galette before, try it; it's much easier than a pie.
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Pecan Thumbprint Cookies

A person is dipping a spoon into some cookies with jam. — Apricot Thumbprint Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These jammy Pecan Thumbprint Cookies melt in your mouth. They feature a delicious buttery brown sugar flavor, a vintage favorite.
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Overnight Raised Waffles

A stack of waffles with syrup and strawberries on a white plate. — Overnight Raised Waffles. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Try these Overnight Raised Waffles, made with yeast, for a perfect Sunday morning breakfast, a vintage delight with batter made the night before. These waffles cookie up golden on the outside and tender inside.
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Peach Pandowdy

Delight in the spiced Peach Pandowdy, a vintage dessert filled with ripe peaches and a flaky pie crust. To get the dowdy look, just cut the pie crust into squares and dunk into the hot filling.
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Sugar Cream Pie

A slice of custard pie is served on a white floral plate with a fork beside it; the rest of the pie is visible in the background. — Sugar Cream Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Indulge in the richness of this Classic Sugar Cream Pie, a Hoosier classic that's absolutely decadent and a true vintage recipe. This recipe takes basic pantry ingredients.
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Nutmeg and Pecan Braided Bread

Sliced cinnamon raisin bread loaf on a white surface. — Pecan Nutmeg Bread. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bake this egg-enriched Nutmeg and Pecan Bread, which is fluffy inside and golden brown outside. Top it with a pretty braid, and you'll have a vintage delight.
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Apple Cream Scones

Bake tender Irish Apple Cream Scones for a quick and simple vintage breakfast or afternoon snack. You will love the easy pat in the pan dough. Make sure to sprinkle with turbinado sugar for a sweet crunchy topping.
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Easy Homemade Biscuits

A close-up of golden-brown, flaky biscuits stacked on a piece of parchment paper, with a blue checkered cloth and a dish of butter in the background. — Homemade Biscuits. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Enjoy homemade biscuits from scratch, quick and easy, ready to grace your table in just 30 minutes, a time-honored classic. Serve these biscuits warm with your favorite jam.
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Triple Ginger Cookies

Gingerbread cookies on a cooling rack. — Triple Ginger Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Elevate classic ginger cookies with the Triple Ginger Cookies, infused with three varieties of ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. These vintage delights are a true culinary delight. You will love the crispy edges and chewy insides.
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Pistachio Fluff Salad

A bowl of green pistachio salad with chopped nuts and cherries on top, placed on a table with marshmallows and a gray napkin beside it. — Pistachio Fluff Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Make an effortless Pistachio Fluff Salad or Watergate salad, a make-ahead vintage holiday dish. Adds some pecans for a tasty crunch.
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Pea Salad

Relish vintage pea salad is a creamy, tangy, and sweet salad perfect for any occasion, whether a cookout, Easter, or Christmas; a time-honored classic. We love this salad for its great color.
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