Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Pie

This pie is a neat cross between a custard pie and a meringue. And it’s just plain yummy!

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Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 8

Prep Time: 15 minutes   Cook Time: 30-35 minutes  

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 egg yolks
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
one unbaked single-crust pie shell

Directions

Line greased pie pan with piecrust. Combine sugar, flour, and salt in a large bowl. Add egg yolks, buttermilk, and melted butter. Mix well. In another bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff. Fold egg whites into buttermilk mixture. Mix carefully and pour into the prepared pie pan. Bake at 375-degrees for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Categories: Desserts, Old-Fashioned, Pies

Submitted by: suzanne-mcminn on April 4, 2011