🥧 Nannie’s Buttermilk Pie
✅ Tangy-sweet custard
✅ Buttery, golden crust
✅ Simple ingredients, timeless flavor
🧂 Ingredients:
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1½ 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 unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
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Optional: pinch of nutmeg or lemon zest for extra flavor
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
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Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Make the Filling:
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In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and flour.
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Add eggs and beat until well combined.
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Stir in buttermilk, melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
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Assemble the Pie:
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Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.
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(Optional: sprinkle a pinch of nutmeg or zest over the top.)
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Bake:
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Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the center is just set.
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The middle should jiggle slightly but not slosh.
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Cool & Serve:
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Let pie cool at room temperature to set up (about 1–2 hours).
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Serve at room temp or chilled, with whipped cream or fresh berries if desired.
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🧡 Tips:
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No buttermilk? Make your own by mixing 1 cup milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar and letting it sit for 5–10 minutes.
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The top may crack slightly—this is normal and part of its rustic charm.
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Keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days.
Would you like a crustless version, a mini tart version, or a printable keepsake recipe card styled like Nannie might have written it?