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Classic Old-Fashioned Southern Buttermilk Pie

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Make this classic Southern buttermilk pie for a creamy, tangy, and perfectly sweet dessert. This recipe focuses on simple ingredients for a melt-in-your-mouth, nostalgic experience.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked homemade pie crust
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place your unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt until combined.
  3. Add the buttermilk, melted butter, lightly beaten eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  4. Pour the buttermilk filling carefully into the unbaked pie crust.
  5. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes. The center should be mostly set but still have a slight jiggle when gently shaken. The top should be golden brown.
  6. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack for at least 3 hours before slicing. This allows the custard to fully set.
  7. Serve this traditional Southern dessert at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Notes

  • For a flakier crust, use an all-butter pie crust recipe.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1 cup of whole milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice, let it sit for 5 minutes, then use it in the recipe.
  • This pie tastes best when served with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.
  • Baking time can vary; check for doneness by inserting a thin knife near the edge; it should come out clean.

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