Best 3 Best Southern Pie Recipes

Southern pies are a culinary delight that have been enjoyed for generations. From flaky crusts and creamy fillings to sweet and savory flavors, these pies are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a classic apple pie, a decadent chocolate pie, or something more unique like a sweet potato pie, there's a southern pie recipe out there for everyone. With so many delicious options to choose from, you'll be sure to find the perfect southern pie to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST SOUTHERN PECAN PIE

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This recipe was handed down from my great-grandmother. It is truly the best that I've ever had! **in response to the first review, it is actually more of what most would call a chess pie -- sorry!

Provided by hlamar

Categories Pie

Time 45m

Yield 2 pies, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 regular pie crusts (not the deep dish type - shallow)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
5 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons 2% low-fat milk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
enough pecans, for top garnish (can do chopped or whole)

Steps:

While your oven is pre-heating to 350F, start melting the margarine over medium heat in a saucepan.
Once margarine is melted, remove saucepan from heat and stir in brown sugar.
Beat and then add the eggs and the rest of ingredients to the saucepan-- stir well.
Pour evenly into the 2 pie shells.
Lightly sprinkle (or place if whole ones) pecans on top.
Once oven is pre-heated, bake on cookie sheet@ 350F for 30 minutes.

BEST SOUTHERN PECAN PIE -- DIFFERENT

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Same flavor, but not the ooey-gooeyness. Uses brown sugar instead of karo syrup. I checked Zaar and couldn't find the same recipe. The USA southeast area has used this recipe for years. It is a Blue Ribbon WINNER! I would not go back to the syrup recipe. This makes 2 pies using a regular size pie shell and freezes well if you want to freeze one. Butter is best, but you can use margarine. (It is important to use the cornmeal in this recipe.) I prefer my pecans in broken pieces because the slices will cut better. Easy to make and easy to travel to a potluck. You'll be glad you tried this delightful pie!!

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (16 ounce) box light brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornmeal
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon vanilla
4 eggs
2 cups pecans, broken
2 unbaked pie shells

Steps:

Melt butter and mix (by hand) with sugar, corn meal, water, vanilla and eggs. Add pecan pieces.
Pour into unbaked pie shells.
Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.1, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 61.8, Sodium 193.7, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 28.2, Protein 4.4

BEST SOUTHERN PIE

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This is an old Southern family Recipe My Aunt Gladys use to make. And My cousin posted it on Face Book so I got the Recipe from her! Southern as you can get. Yum.

Provided by Elizabeth McCarthy

Categories Pies

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

c 1/2 c buttermilk
c 1 3/4 c sugar
large 2 large eggs
Tbsp 3tbsp flour all-purpose flour
pinch pinch of salt
stick 1 stick butter
tsp 1tsp vanilla
nutmeg

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Mix everything together and pour into an unbaked 9" pie shell. Sprinkle the top lightly with nutmeg. Bake 15min. Reduce oven to 350° and bake 45min. Cool to allow filling to set.Best Southern Pie ever! Delicious..

Tips:

Use fresh, seasonal ingredients. This will ensure that your pies have the best flavor and texture.
Don't overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make it tough. Be gentle and work it just until it comes together.
Chill the dough before baking. This will help the dough to hold its shape and prevent it from shrinking.
Blind bake the pie crust before filling it. This will help to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
Use a variety of fillings. There are endless possibilities for pie fillings, so don't be afraid to experiment. Some popular fillings include fruit, cream, chocolate, and savory ingredients.
Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Use a toothpick to check the doneness of the pie. It should come out clean when inserted into the center of the filling.
Let the pie cool before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

Southern pies are a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a Southern pie that everyone will love. Whether you're looking for a classic fruit pie, a creamy chocolate pie, or a savory pie, you're sure to find the perfect recipe in this article. So what are you waiting for? Start baking today!