Classic Southern Buttermilk Pie

Ingredients

• 1unbaked 9-inch pie crust
• 1 1/2 cupsgranulated sugar
• 1/4 cupall-purpose flour
• 1/4 tspsalt
• 3 largeeggs
• 1 cupbuttermilk
• 1/2 cup (1 stick)unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tspvanilla extract
• 1/4 tspground nutmeg, plus more for topping

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Method

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edges.

2. 2

   Whisk sugar, flour, and salt together in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Whisk in the eggs until smooth, then whisk in buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla, and nutmeg.

4. 4

   Pour the filling into the crust; sprinkle the top lightly with additional nutmeg.

5. 5

   Bake 45-50 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is just barely set with a slight jiggle.

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6. 6

   Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing — the custard finishes setting as it cools. Serve at room temperature or chilled.