Description
Southern Pie is a classic Southern dessert featuring a luscious, creamy filling made with buttermilk, eggs, and butter, baked to golden perfection in a flaky pie crust. This comforting pie combines subtle lemon and vanilla flavors, delivering a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Pie Filling
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Pie Crust
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the pie evenly.
- Mix Sugar and Flour: In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and all-purpose flour, stirring them together to create a smooth base for the filling.
- Add Butter: Stir in the melted unsalted butter until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Incorporate Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure a smooth, cohesive filling.
- Add Liquids and Flavorings: Pour in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, stirring well to fully combine all ingredients into a silky filling.
- Fill Pie Crust: Pour the prepared filling into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust, spreading it evenly for a uniform bake.
- Bake Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 50–60 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the filling is set.
- Cool: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing to allow the filling to firm up for perfect serving slices.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy your delicious classic Southern Pie as a satisfying dessert or treat.
Notes
- Use fresh buttermilk for the best tangy flavor and creamy texture.
- To prevent the crust from browning too quickly, you can cover the edges with foil halfway through baking.
- Letting the pie cool completely is important for clean slices and proper texture.
- For extra zest, add a teaspoon of grated lemon zest to the filling mixture.
- This pie pairs wonderfully with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
