**Southern Buttermilk Pie** is a classic old-school dessert—simple pantry ingredients, but the result is rich, custardy, and slightly tangy with a delicate crackly top.
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### 🥧 Southern Buttermilk Pie Recipe
#### **Ingredients**
* 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
* ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter (melted)
* 1½ cups sugar
* 3 large eggs
* 1 cup buttermilk
* 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* ¼ teaspoon salt
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#### **Instructions**
1. **Preheat oven**
Set to 175°C (350°F).
2. **Mix filling**
In a bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar together. Add eggs and beat until smooth.
3. **Add remaining ingredients**
Mix in buttermilk, flour, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
4. **Fill the crust**
Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie crust.
5. **Bake**
Bake for 45–55 minutes, until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
6. **Cool completely**
The pie will firm up as it cools and develop a light, crackly top.
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### 🍋 What It Tastes Like
* Smooth, custard-like texture
* Sweet with a subtle tang from the buttermilk
* Light vanilla and citrus notes
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### 👍 Tips
* Don’t overbake—slight jiggle in the center is perfect.
* If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil.
* Best served at room temperature or slightly chilled.
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