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Buttermilk Pie with Blackberry Jam

Buttermilk pie is a classic Southern dessert. Its custard-like feeling is cool and creamy and perfect for Spring and Summer (think picnic).

This Buttermilk Pie with Blackberry Jam recipe is very versatile since it’s a breeze to make and you can really top with any jam you want.

One slice may not be enough.

Ingredients:

• 1 TBSP flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 4 eggs
• 1 stick of unsalted butter, melted
• 1 TBSP grated lemon zest
• 1 unbaked 10-inch pie crust
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup blackberry jam

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, salt and lemon zest.
3. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time.
4. Stir in the buttermilk and melted butter.
5. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the pie shell and bake until the center sets (about 25-30 minutes).
6. Let pie cool then spread jam all over top of pie.
7. Slice and serve. Garnish with whipped cream (if desired).

Buttermilk Pie with Blackberry Jam is perfect when you want a dessert that’s not too sweet.

While this isn’t on my current diet (beach season is quickly approaching), I will totally admit that I indulged in a couple slices a few weeks ago. One just wasn’t enough.

Buttermilk Pie with Blackberry Jam is perfect to take on a picnic or as a dessert to a friend’s dinner party. I guarantee it will be a hit and you most likely won’t have any left over.