Thursday, December 8, 2011

Old-Fashioned Buttermilk-Coconut Pie

  
Honestly, it’s scary the way my mind works.  I was reading another culinary cozy mystery, Carol Culver's A Good Day to Pie (Typically I am not a pie person, but reading the descriptions of all of the pies got to me.), and was inspired to bake one.  Next thing you know I’m paging through an issue of Midwest Living magazine (sometimes I read a book and a magazine at the same time -- don’t judge me) when my eyes fell upon a pie recipe from a local restaurant, Miss Aimee B’s Tearoom in St. Charles, MO.  Located in the charming Historic Marten/Becker House built in 1865, it is a welcoming place containing a delicious tea room and variety of unique shops.   The recipe in question was for Buttermilk Pie, something that, admittedly, has intrigued me over the years.  I mean, isn’t a pie supposed to have apples, or chocolate, or lemon custard?  How can a pie with a buttermilk filling be any good?

Well, the fact is, I just don’t know, but served warm from the oven it was delicious!  And it is, well, as easy as pie to make.  Chances are you have all of the ingredients on hand, so what are you waiting for?  Pick up a good book to enjoy afterwards.  I'm currently recommending, you guessed it, Carol Culver's A Good Day to Pie.  There are plenty of pie recipes at the end of this book to whet your appetite and inspire your culinary endeavors.  Naturally I'm planning on trying them all.

Old-Fashioned Buttermilk-Coconut Pie
From Miss Aimee B’s Tearoom & The Upstairs Market Place

1/2 15 ounce package rolled refrigerated unbaked pie crust (1 crust)
1/2 cup butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flaked coconut

For crust:
Let pie crust stand according to package directions. Unroll pie crust; place into a 9-inch pie plate. Tuck pie crust under and flute edges. Do not prick pie crust. Line pastry with double thickness of foil.
Bake in a 450 degrees F oven for 8 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes more or until crust is light brown. Remove from oven. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.

For filling:
In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in sugar and flour. Remove from heat; set aside.
In a medium bowl, beat eggs lightly with a whisk until combined. Add buttermilk and vanilla; whisk until just combined. Gradually whisk buttermilk mixture into butter mixture until smooth. Stir in coconut.
Place partially baked pastry shell on the oven rack. Carefully pour filling into shell. Cover edge of pie with foil to prevent overbrowning.
Bake in the 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil; bake pie about 10 minutes more or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm. Cover and store any remaining pie in the refrigerator within 2 hours. Let chilled pie stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving. Makes 8 servings.
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7 comments:

Bo said...

Can I have a piece of pie...Looks delicious.

Mickey said...

This sounds incredible. I just might have to try this one out :)
mickey

kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen said...

Oh my the pie looks wonderful! I need to check out the book as I love books that food titles!!

SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

I sure wish my husband had the same affinity to coconut that I do. This looks wonderful!

Nice multitasking :)

Mary said...

This looks delicious! I love that you reading a book & a magazine concurrently :) Speaking of reading Jain is starting Food for Thought back up in January but with designated books this time so if you want to play along, she or I can email the dates & the books~ it's right up your alley!

Cheryl E said...

I received this exact recipe from my Grandmother who was an amazing southern cook and baker. This was one of my father's favorite. I make it every year for him. He passed away in July, but making it for his memory. I enjoy it too, but not like he did.

In my Grandmother's version of the recipe, it does not call for baking the crust or the filling. I just add it all in and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour 5 minutes. This year I tried using the powered buttermilk that mixes in water. This way there is no waste and it appears the powder stay good for much longer. The pies are in the oven, so anxious to test this change. Thank you for posting the recipe.

Pattie @ Olla-Podrida said...

I’m sorry for your loss, Cheryl. I hope that your pie turns out beautifully.