This pie is famous in my family. At my great-grandmother "Ma's" funeral, it was even mentioned as something to be remembered. It's the first pie I ever made, and the one I make when I want to get into my daddy's heart. So simple, yet so unique. Enjoy!
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| Ma and Father Gunn, my great-grandparents |
2 cups sugar
1 heaping tbl flour
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 stick of butter, melted
6 egg yolks, save whites for meringue
1 1/2 tsp vinegar, preferably apple cider
1 deep dish pie shell. My favorite is Marie Callender's in the freezer case with the Coolwhip
Preheat oven to 325.
In a large bowl, mix sugar and flour. Add rest of ingredients, mix well. Pour into crust and bake for 60 to 70 min, until it doesn't jiggle and it is light brown in spots. A crust shield is needed for this recipe. Remove at the 50 min mark. Let cool completely, even overnight, to let it set-up. Cut SMALL slices and serve! Also known as "death by sugar pie" hahah!
Meringue:
6 egg whites
1 tbl cream of tartar
2 tbl sugar
1 dash salt
Beat it on high until stiff peaks form. Spread on cooked pie. Cook at 450 until top is golden brown (doesn't take long, so watch it!)
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| Spring St, Ashland City, TN, 1970 |
