Nutmeg adds flavor to this delicious buttermilk pie. This pie is similar in taster to a custard pie, but with the added flavor and richness of the buttermilk.
Yield: Makes 1 Pie
Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
- nutmeg
Preparation:
Heat the oven to 375°.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar for about 5 minutes, until lemon colored. Beat in the flour. With the mixer on low speed, beat in the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla.
Pour the mixture into the pie crust and put in the oven. Sprinkle the top with nutmeg. Place a pan or foil on the rack under the pie to catch any spills. Bake for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 325° and bake for 20 to 25 minutes longer, until pie is set.
Delicious topped with whipped cream.
Serves 8.
