Chess Pie (Southern Style)
Makes:
2 delicious pies
Total Time:
1 hr
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Category:
Desserts
Sub Category: Pies
what you need
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 stick margarine
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 2 prepared pie shells
make it
Combine all ingredients and stir well.
Pour into ready pie shells.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes (or until it doesn't jiggle when lightly shaken). It will create a beautiful light brown crust on top.
Notes
This type of pie is also called an egg custard pie. It is a traditional southern dish and is very rich. I live in Alabama and we make these a lot for family gatherings.
