Recipe: Peach Chess Pie

Dad will love this rich, custardy pie filled with delicious Chilton County peaches. (Southern Bite)
If you love chess pie and peach cobbler, then boy, do I have a treat for you. This peach chess pie combines the custardy goodness of chess pie with a sweet and flavorful twist of peach cobbler. It’s amazing. And surprisingly easy to make.

Give in to temptation on this special day by adding extra peaches and your favorite topping. (Southern Bite)
Peach Chess Pie
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
Total time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 medium peaches
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon almond flavoring
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked deep-dish pie shell
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Peel and thinly slice the peaches and place them in the pie shell.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar and salt together until smooth.
- Add the almond flavoring and mix well.
- Mix in the eggs and the cornmeal.
- Add the buttermilk and mix until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the peaches.
- Place the pie on a rimmed baking sheet and place in the oven.
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes until just barely set.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
This recipe originally appeared on SouthernBite.com. For more great recipes, visit the website or check out ”The Southern Bite Cookbook.”