Buttermilk Pie with Molasses

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup of molasses
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup of butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon of ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1 cup of buttermilk
• 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs until light and fluffy. Add the butter, molasses, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and sugar; mix well.
3. Stir in buttermilk and flour until blended. Pour into the unbaked pie crust.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Buttermilk Pie is a Southern classic dessert.
• This pie is a great way to use up leftover buttermilk.
• It is sometimes served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.