Acadian Buttermilk Pie

Buttermilk Pie From Quebec

As far as I know, this buttermilk pie recipe is from Quebec. Prep:25 minutes Cook:25 minutes Servings:6 slices

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Ingredients:

1 baked pie shell
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup sugar
3-1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cold buttermilk
2 egg yolks, beaten
a pinch of salt
1/2 - 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 Tablespoons butter, room temperature
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1/4 cup sugar, you can use granulated sugar but I prefer to use brown
Note: I like to add a tablespoon or two of extra sugar.

Directions:

Bring 1 cup buttermilk to a boil.
Mix together the sugar, cornstarch and 1/2 cup buttermilk.
Add to the boiling buttermilk and cook while stirring, until it is a smooth and cream consistency.
Beat the egg yolks and add the salt, grated lemon rind and the lemon juice.
Pour into the hot cream.
Add the butter.
Cook for 2 minutes, stirring vigorously.
Cool and pour into a baked pie shell.
Top with 2 egg whites, stiffly beaten with the 1/4 cup sugar.
Bake in a 350°F oven for approximately 20-25 minutes.
Note: From early Acadians.