Ingredients:
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
Pinch of salt
Ground nutmeg (optional, for dusting the top)
Instructions:
Preheat Oven
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, whisk together sugar and flour.
Add eggs one at a time and whisk until smooth.
Add Wet Ingredients
Stir in:
melted butter
buttermilk
vanilla
lemon juice (optional)
pinch of salt
Pour Into Pie Shell
Pour the creamy mixture into the unbaked pie crust.
If you like, sprinkle a tiny bit of nutmeg on top.
Bake
Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set but still slightly jiggles.
Cool Completely
Let the pie cool before slicing to allow the custard to firm up.
Serving Suggestions
✨ Serve chilled or at room temperature
✨ Great with whipped cream or fresh berries
Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Pie
