Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Pie

Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Pie

A classic Southern pie with a smooth, custardy filling, lightly sweet, and rich with a delicate tang from buttermilk.

Ingredients

• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
• 1½ cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
• Pinch of salt
• Optional: a little nutmeg or lemon zest for aroma

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven
   Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust into a pie dish and set aside.
2. Mix dry ingredients
   In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt.
3. Add the eggs
   Add the eggs one at a time, whisking gently after each addition.
4. Add the wet ingredients
   Pour in the melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla, and lemon juice. Mix until the filling is smooth and fully combined.
5. Fill the crust
   Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie crust. Sprinkle a little nutmeg or lemon zest on top if using.
6. Bake
   Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until the top is set and lightly golden. The center should still have a slight jiggle (like custard).
7. Cool completely
   Remove from the oven and let the pie cool fully before slicing. This helps the filling firm up to the perfect texture.

Tips

• If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil.
• Best served at room temperature or chilled.
• Delicious with whipped cream or fresh berries.