Chess Pie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 9-inch unbaked pie shell

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix together melted butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until blended.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time.
4. Stir in flour, salt, cornmeal, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger until blended.
5. Stir in milk.
6. Pour mixture into pie shell.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Interesting Facts

• Chess pie has been around since the 1700s.
• It is thought to have originated in the American South.
• Some recipes call for vinegar or lemon juice, which adds a tart flavor to the pie.
• Chess pies can be served warm or cold.