Arkansas-Chess Pie

Contributed byRuth Chastang
Golden-brown Arkansas chess pie in a glass dish with a crimped crust, a slice removed.

Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked pie shell (8-inch)
  • 3 eggs (large)
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/2 cup butter (melted)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
Yield: 8 Servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Instructions

Beat eggs with fork until light; add sugar, cornmeal and vinegar. Stir to mix well but do not beat. Add cooled butter and vanilla; stir to mix well. Pour into pie shell. Bake at 350° for 60 to 65 minutes. (Test as for custard.) Serves 8 small wedges.  

This is a rich pie.

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