I don’t know about you, but I love simple recipes.
I’m a frugal person, a busy mom of two, and someone who keeps trying to be a minimalist.
Emphasis on trying. Between work, kids’ activities, cooking, checking homework, and keeping the house somewhat under control, my schedule is packed most days.
By the time dinner rolls around, I rarely have the energy for anything complicated.
That’s why I’m drawn to old fashioned, practical cooking. The kind of meals that were made when money was tight and nothing went to waste.
Some people call them struggle meals. I call them realistic and made with ingredients most of us already have sitting in the kitchen.
Amish recipes fit perfectly into that kind of life. The beauty of these recipes is that they don’t require fancy equipment, exotic ingredients, or hours of complicated technique.
They are honest, humble, and made with love and that comes through in every single dish. This collection of 20 authentic Amish recipes has something truly special for every occasion.
1. Amish Noodles
These buttery, savory Amish noodles are the ultimate simple comfort food — cooked in broth and finished with a generous amount of butter for a rich, soul-warming dish. They come together in no time and pair beautifully with just about any protein or work perfectly on their own.
2. Shoo Fly Pie
Shoo Fly Pie is one of the most iconic and beloved Amish desserts, with its deep molasses filling and crumbly streusel topping baked into a flaky pie crust. It’s a uniquely rich and satisfying pie that tastes like a warm piece of Amish heritage in every single bite.
3. Amish Sugar Cookies
These old-fashioned Amish sugar cookies are made with sour milk for an extra tender, pillowy texture that you just can’t get from a modern recipe. Soft, lightly sweet, and wonderfully simple, they’re the kind of cookie that disappears from the plate before it even has a chance to cool.
4. Streusel Kuchen (German Coffee Cake)
This traditional Streusel Kuchen is a yeasted German-style coffee cake topped with a generous buttery crumble that Amish bakers have been perfecting for generations. It’s tender, fragrant, and makes the most wonderful companion to a morning cup of coffee.
5. Amish White Bread
This classic Amish white bread is soft, pillowy, and slightly sweet — the kind of homemade loaf that makes the whole house smell incredible while it bakes. It’s perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply slathered with butter straight from the oven.
6. Amish Custard Pie
Smooth, creamy, and perfectly set, this Amish custard pie is a simple yet deeply satisfying dessert made with pantry staples that come together into something truly special. The silky filling and golden crust make it a timeless recipe that has graced Amish tables for centuries.
7. Amish Peanut Butter
Amish peanut butter is a creamy, sweet spread made by blending peanut butter with marshmallow fluff and corn syrup — and once you try it, regular peanut butter will never be quite the same again. Spread it on fresh homemade bread for the ultimate Amish-inspired snack.
8. Old-Fashioned Amish Bread
This old-fashioned Amish bread recipe yields a beautifully golden, slightly sweet loaf with a tender crumb that’s everything you want from a classic homemade bread. It’s straightforward to make and produces results that will have your family requesting it every single week.
9. Blueberry Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping
This moist, berry-studded blueberry coffee cake crowned with a buttery streusel topping is the kind of bake that makes weekend mornings feel like a special occasion. It’s a beloved Amish-inspired recipe that works just as well as a brunch centerpiece as it does a mid-afternoon treat.
10. Easy Apple Crisp
This easy apple crisp is loaded with tender cinnamon-spiced apples under a golden, buttery oat crumble topping — a comforting Amish-style dessert that comes together in minutes. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it’s absolutely impossible to resist.
11. Amish Breakfast Pizza with Hashbrown Crust
This creative Amish breakfast pizza swaps the traditional dough for a crispy, golden hashbrown crust topped with eggs, cheese, and savory breakfast toppings for a morning meal that’s truly unforgettable. It’s hearty, satisfying, and a wonderful way to bring the spirit of an Amish farmhouse breakfast to your table.
12. Amish Snowballs
Amish snowballs are soft, pillowy no-bake treats rolled in powdered sugar that melt in your mouth with every bite. They’re incredibly simple to make and always a hit at holiday gatherings, potlucks, or any time you need a quick and crowd-pleasing sweet treat.
13. Amish Potato Salad
This creamy, tangy Amish potato salad is a classic side dish made with hard-boiled eggs, sweet pickles, and a rich dressing that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. It’s a staple at Amish community gatherings and for good reason — it’s simply one of the best potato salads you’ll ever taste.
14. Amish Vanilla Pie
Amish Vanilla Pie is a lesser-known gem of Amish baking — a luscious, custardy pie with a sweet vanilla filling and a crumbly brown sugar topping that tastes like the very best parts of a sugar cream pie. One slice is never enough.
15. Amish Blueberry Coffee Cake
This authentic Amish blueberry coffee cake is bursting with juicy blueberries and topped with a cinnamon streusel that bakes up beautifully golden. It’s a recipe passed down through generations of Amish bakers and one that deserves a permanent spot in your recipe rotation.
16. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
These easy no-bake peanut butter oatmeal bars are chewy, satisfying, and just sweet enough to feel like a real treat while still being packed with wholesome ingredients. They store beautifully in the fridge, making them the perfect make-ahead Amish-inspired snack for busy days.
17. Amish Cinnamon Bread
This Amish cinnamon bread is a no-knead, no-yeast quick bread swirled with a sweet cinnamon sugar filling that makes every slice a mini celebration. It’s one of those recipes you’ll find yourself making on repeat because it’s so incredibly easy and so impossibly delicious.
18. Amish Fudge
This rich, creamy Amish fudge is made the old-fashioned way — smooth, dense, and packed with deep chocolate flavor that modern store-bought fudge simply can’t compete with. It makes a wonderful homemade gift and an even better personal indulgence.
19. Amish Pear Honey
Amish pear honey is a luscious, golden preserve made from ripe pears cooked down with sugar and pineapple into a sweet, spreadable condiment that tastes absolutely divine on biscuits, toast, or fresh bread. It’s a treasured Amish pantry staple that makes a beautiful homemade gift too.
20. Amish Country Casserole
This hearty Amish country casserole combines tender pasta, seasoned ground beef, and a creamy tomato sauce baked together into the ultimate cozy one-dish dinner. It’s the kind of filling, no-fuss meal that feeds a crowd and brings everyone back for seconds.
