Jefferson davis pie

Southern Buttermilk Pie is an old fashioned, simple yet delicious recipe. Made with pantry staple items, this pie is great to whip up fast!

In this blog, I will share with you a Jeff Davis Pie Recipe that is extremely delicious.

For any of you looking for an alternative to the usual pumpkin pie at the Holidays, your answer is here! This little-known Dixie dessert is a rich, caramely brown sugar custard pie that hides a delightful puree of dried fruits and nuts. In your food processor, puree the following until finely ground: 1/2 cup raisins (red or golden) 1/2 cup dates 1/2 cup pecans Press ground mixture into an even layer in a 9-inch pie shell and chill for at least 30 minutes Preheat oven to 325 degrees Combine…

This is one of those pies that is pretty much made only in the South and even in the South, more than likely in just a few states or regions of the South. We make it in Kentucky, probably because this is where Jefferson Davis was born in Christian County, KY and there is a state park and monument named for him there. His family moved to Louisiana and then Mississippi when he was around 12 years old, but he later returned to Lexington, KY to attend college. Jefferson Davis is best known as…

I found the picture of the pie on another site of recipes and the below words are from the submitter, believe it or not. Boy, our Marxist school system is doing a profound job........ "All I can figure is that this pie was named after Jefferson Davis...who was the President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. ... And, I only know that thanks to Google. ...I can't really find why or when the pie was named after him. Not that it matters, but I was curious! ...Anyway, on…

A wonderful pie straight from the heart of Mississippi.

A long forgotten southern pie made with raisins, dates, pecans, spices and a rich custard.

Here in the south lies a delicious little known dessert originating from the Civil War era. It’s name you ask… is Jefferson Davis Pie. This simple brown sugar custard laced with dried …

Coconut, pecans, and graham cracker flavors make up Sawdust Pie. Get it at Patti's 1880 Settlement or the Angus Barn and taste why it was featured in 1983's Bon Appetit!

A very rich but smooth, custardy pie filling with a slightly, sweet eggy taste.