Description

This is a popular dessert in the southern states that originated in England. It's a custard pie, but this version has a secret ingredient, browned butter. It makes a great holiday dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 prepared pie crust (homemade or store-bought, unbaked)
• 1/2 c. salted butter, diced into T. pieces
• 1 1/4 c. granulated sugar
• 2 T. cornmeal
• 1 T. all-purpose flour
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1/3 c. whole milk
• 1 T. white vinegar
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs

Steps

1. Roll pie crust out to about 12-inches; roll up around rolling pin; transfer to a standard pie plate. Unroll and shape into pie plate. Decorate edges as desired. Chill until crust is firm, at least 1 hour.
2. In a medium, light colored skillet, melt butter; let cook, stirring frequently until it has a nutty aroma and has browned, being careful not to burn it. It should be an amber brown color. Pour into a dish and let cool 1 hour.
3. Place a baking sheet in the oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.