Orange-Buttermilk Chess Pie

Name: Orange-Buttermilk Chess Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 8 - 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 recipe (1 disk) Basic Pie Dough; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 3 tbsp. plain yellow cornmeal; 1/4 tsp. salt; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/3 c. buttermilk; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 1/2 tsp. orange zest; 2 tbsp. fresh orange juice; 2 tbsp. melted butter, cooled slightly; 1 1/4 c. sugar; 1 1/4 c. water; 2 small navel oranges, thinly sliced

By Lyda Jones BurnettePublished: Sep 1, 2014

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Romulo Yanes

Yields:

8 - 10 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 40 mins

Inspired by Denise Saade's winning pie at the 2013 state fair of Texas, this creamy custard pie gets plenty of flavor from sugared orange slices.

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Ingredients

1/2 recipe (1 disk) Basic Pie Dough
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 Tbsp. plain yellow cornmeal
1/4 tsp. salt
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp. orange zest
2 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
2 Tbsp. melted butter, cooled slightly

Candied Orange Slices

1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups water
2 small navel oranges, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Step 1Roll out half the dough (one disk) on a lightly floured sheet of parchment paper to 1/4-inch thickness (about a 12-inch circle). Fit into a 9-inch pie plate, crimping edges as desired. Refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
2. Step 2Preheat oven to 325°F.
3. Step 3Whisk together sugar, cornmeal, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and next 4 ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Add egg mixture to dry ingredients, stirring until well combined. Pour mixture into prepared crust.
4. Step 4Bake at 325°F for 45 to 50 minutes or just until filling is set and center jiggles slightly when gently shaken.
5. Step 5Cool completely on a wire rack. Top with candied orange slices.
6. Step 6Bring sugar and water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add orange slices and reduce heat to low. Simmer, flipping occasionally, until oranges are translucent but hold their shape, about 30 minutes.
7. Step 7Set a wire rack over a baking sheet. Gently transfer oranges onto rack in a singe layer. Let stand until dry and slightly firm, about 9 hours. Note: The leftover liquid is great to sweeten iced tea.