grandmother taylor's southern chess pie

kilmichael, MS
Updated on Feb 9, 2010

This is by far my favorite pie. My grandmother always made this for me on Friday nights when I would stay with them. I watched her make it and share the love of this with my daughter.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 5-7 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 stick oleo
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar-will not taste this in pie
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal

How To Make grandmother taylor's southern chess pie

  • Step 1
    Beat eggs.
  • Step 2
    Melt butter, add other items. Put into a unbaked pie shell. I think she used a 9" shell.
  • Step 3
    Bake at 300 degrees for 30-50 minutes.This will be a custard-like pie.

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Category: Pies
Keyword: #Southern
Keyword: #chess pie
Collection: Mom Made It Best
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Sugar

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