Description
Amish Buttermilk Pie is a classic Southern dessert featuring a tender, flaky pie crust filled with a rich, tangy buttermilk custard flavored with a hint of lemon. Baked to a golden perfection, this pie offers a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness, making it a comforting treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- Pastry for 1 9-inch pie crust
Filling
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Press the pastry for the 9-inch pie crust evenly into a 9-inch pie plate, ensuring the edges are properly shaped. Preheat your oven to 400ºF (204ºC) to get it ready for baking the pie.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and all-purpose flour until well combined. This helps to evenly distribute the flour through the sugar and prevents lumps in the custard.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: To the sugar and flour mixture, add the beaten eggs, melted butter, buttermilk, and lemon extract. Whisk everything together thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and fully blended, creating the custard filling.
- Fill the Pie Crust: Pour the prepared buttermilk custard mixture into the pressed pie crust, spreading it evenly to the edges to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven at 400ºF and bake for 10 minutes to set the crust and start cooking the filling. After 10 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350ºF (177ºC) and continue baking for an additional 50 minutes. The pie is done when the center is firm to the touch and the top is lightly golden brown.
- Cool and Store: Remove the pie from the oven and place it on a cooling rack. Allow it to cool completely to room temperature to set the filling properly. Once cooled, cover the pie and refrigerate to preserve freshness until ready to serve.
Notes
- Make sure the pie crust is fully pressed and shaped to avoid shrinking during baking.
- Use fresh buttermilk for the best flavor and texture in the custard.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before refrigerating to prevent condensation from making the crust soggy.
- For a sweeter or more lemony pie, you can adjust the sugar and lemon extract slightly to taste.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Amish Buttermilk Pie, Buttermilk Pie, Southern Pie, Classic Pie, Lemon Extract, Buttermilk Dessert, Custard Pie
