How 'Desperation Pies' Became The Ultimate Sweet Treat Of The Great Depression - Chowhound

It's hard to imagine an apple pie without apples, a pecan pie without pecans, or banana cream pie without bananas. But when ingredients were scarce — whether for economic reasons, seasonality, or during times of war — desperate times called for desperate measures. Yes, even when making pie. It was during these times that a category of pies, known as desperation (or "make-do") pies, were created. It's no surprise…