The only thing you need to worry about when making this pie, is to keep your windows and doors closed. Why, you ask… Well as soon as your neighbors can smell these incredible flavors in the air, they’re going to run through your door to get a slice! That’s ok, I guess, as long as you make two pies. One for yourself and one for everyone else to share! I guarantee there won’t be any leftovers!
Don’t forget to let us know in the comments below how this beautiful Southern treat turned out for you!
1 unbaked deep dish pie shell, homemade or commercial
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 teaspoons of cornmeal
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon of Gold Medal all purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup of Land O’ Lakes butter
½ cup of Borden buttermilk
2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
4 large Eggland’s eggs
Zest from one lemon, chopped fine
Juice of ½ of a lemon
Homemade whipped cream
Freshly grated nutmeg
Preheat oven to 350.
Place pie crust into a 9 inch pie pan.
Blind bake crust for 10 minutes, or according to package directions.
Whisk together the next four ingredients.
Put butter in 1 cup glass measuring cup and microwave for 1 minute to soften/slightly melt.
Add buttermilk to melted butter, then vanilla and stir to combine.
Pour into dry ingredients.
Beat the eggs in a separate bowl, then add to other ingredients and mix.
Stir in lemon zest and juice.
Pour mixture into the pie shell.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and set.
Use a pie shield (or tinfoil) on the edges after about 20 minutes to prevent crust from over-browning. If necessary, tent entire pie with aluminum foil if the top of the pie itself is getting too brown.
Test for doneness by jiggling pie: if set the center should not move much at all. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
Let cool completely on a rack. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and freshly grated nutmeg on top.
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Quick tip: If the edges of the pie start to brown too much, use aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.