Description
There’s something truly magical about Southern desserts—rich, comforting, and made with love. This Best Southern Pie Ever recipe is a classic that’s perfect for any occasion. With a simple list of ingredients and an easy-to-follow method, this pie will fill your kitchen with a tantalizing aroma and become a family favorite in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
½ cup of buttermilk
1 ¾ cups of sugar
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons of flour
A pinch of salt
1 stick of butter
1 teaspoon of vanilla
A sprinkle of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk, sugar, eggs, flour, salt, butter, and vanilla. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into an unbaked 9-inch pie shell.
- Sprinkle the top with a pinch of nutmeg.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 400°F for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 45 minutes.
- The pie is done when the filling has set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for the best results.
- If the pie is still slightly wobbly in the center after baking, give it a few extra minutes in the oven.
- Let the pie cool completely before slicing for the best texture.
- For added flavor, top the pie with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream when serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour