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Amish Buttermilk Pie

This smooth, custard-like Amish Buttermilk Pie is a unique recipe with a sweet, fresh flavor. If you like sweet & tangy, this is the dessert recipe for you!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

  • Pastry for 1 9-inch pie crust
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
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Instructions

  • Press pastry for pie crust into a 9" pie plate. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Pastry for 1 9-inch pie crust
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and flour. Add the beaten eggs, melted butter, buttermilk and extract. Whisk well. 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 2 cups buttermilk, 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust.
  • Place in the preheated oven and bake at 400ºF for 10 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350ºF and bake for an additional 50 minutes, or until the center is firm and the top is lightly golden brown. Allow the pie to cool on a cooling rack until completely at room temperature. Then cover and store in the fridge.

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Notes

  • For a buttermilk substitute, place 1 tablespoon white vinegar or fresh lemon juice in a 2-cup measuring cup. Then fill the rest of the way with whole milk. Stir and allow it to sit for 5 minutes. Then add to the recipe as stated.
  • How to Freeze Buttermilk Pie: Wrap the whole pie tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil before placing in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before unwrapping and serving. 
  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
    The calories shown are based on the pie being cut into 8 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 slice of pie. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 118mg | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 0.9mg