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chess pie

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Gretchen ***
Columbia, TN

This is a classic. If you've never made this, don't be scared off by the vinegar. This a rich and delicious pie!

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chess pie

  • 1
    unbaked pie shell
  • 1 stick
    butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    corn meal
  • 1 tsp
    vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 3
    eggs, slightly beaten

How To Make chess pie

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place pie crust on baking sheet and cover edges loosely with strips of aluminum foil. You can skip this step and just keep an eye on the pie- if it starts to get too brown cover pie loosely with sheet of foil.
  • 2
    Mix all of the ingredients and pour into pie shell. Bake at 325 for 50-55 minutes, or until set.
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