Buttermilk Pie

 

Buttermilk Pie

Buttermilk Pie is an old-fashioned Southern favorite. You don’t have to like buttermilk to enjoy this great-tasting custard-like dessert. Buttermilk pie is great for the holidays or just any time, and it's so easy to make. You can’t go wrong with this pie, and I’ve never served it to anyone who didn’t like it. This is an old-fashioned, easy recipe your family will love.

Ingredients (Servings: 8)

• 3 eggs
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

How to Make Buttermilk Pie

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Beat eggs until frothy. Add sugar, butter, and flour, and beat until smooth.
3. Stir in buttermilk, lemon juice, vanilla, and nutmeg. Pour into the pie shell.
4. Bake until the center is firm, about 40 to 60 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven and cool for 1 hour before serving.

Tips

• If the edges of your pie crust are browning too quickly, cover the pie with foil for the remainder of the baking time.
• The pie is done when the top is lightly browned, and the center still jiggles slightly. It will continue to set as it cools.
• To check if it's ready, insert a toothpick in the center; if it comes out mostly clean, your pie is ready.