🥧 Nannie’s Buttermilk Pie
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Bake Time: 45–50 minutes
🍽 Yields: 1 pie (8 servings)
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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3 tbsp all-purpose flour
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3 large eggs
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1 cup buttermilk
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp lemon juice (or vinegar for more tang)
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⅛ tsp salt
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1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
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Optional: a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon on top
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
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Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix the Filling
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In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and flour.
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Add eggs and beat until smooth.
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Stir in buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well until fully combined.
3. Assemble the Pie
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Pour the filling into the unbaked pie shell.
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Optional: sprinkle a dash of nutmeg or cinnamon on top.
4. Bake
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Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is just set (it will still jiggle slightly).
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Let cool completely on a wire rack. Pie will firm up as it cools.
Serving Suggestions
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Serve at room temperature or chilled.
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Top with whipped cream, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
📝 Tips
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Don’t confuse this with chess pie — this one is tangier and creamier thanks to the buttermilk.
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If your crust browns too fast, cover the edges with foil during the last 15–20 minutes of baking.
Would you like a crustless version, mini pies, or a gluten-free crust option?