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Classic Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Pie: Simple Southern Comfort

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Make this classic Southern buttermilk pie using simple ingredients for a creamy, tangy custard filling and a flaky crust. This is the easy, nostalgic dessert your family will request again and again.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust (all-butter recommended)
  • 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°F (175°C). 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. This prevents lumps in your filling.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, lightly beaten eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients while whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth. This is your creamy custard filling.
  5. Pour the buttermilk filling into the unbaked pie crust.
  6. 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.
  7. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. The filling will continue to set as it cools.
  8. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled. This pie tastes best after cooling for several hours.

Notes

  • For a flakier crust, use an all-butter pie crust recipe.
  • If your pie starts browning too quickly before the center sets, loosely cover the edges with aluminum foil.
  • This pie is best served the day it is made, but leftovers store well covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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