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Chess Pie III

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"This recipe was used by my grandmother and passed to me in a box of old papers when she died. It is very rich, not for those counting calories." — CLYON

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Original recipe makes 1 pie Change Servings

1 (9 inch) pie shell
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3 eggs

1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium mixing bowl combine melted butter or margarine, eggs, and sugar. Mix well, then add cornmeal, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Pour into pastry shell.
Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until set and golden brown on top.

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I doubled this recipe and made two pies. Good thing! This chess pie is EXCELLENT!! Just like my grandmother used to make. Don't over cook. Once the center sets, it's done. I've definitely added this one to my recipe box! Thanks.

—EVAGIRL

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Nov 28, 2005

I baked this pie for the 35 minute time limit. It definitely needs to be cooked for at least 1 hour.

—CPIERCE242

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Mar 30, 2004

This IS chess pie as far as I'm concerned...EXACTLY as I enjoyed it as a child in TN. I had this recipe (handwritten from my mother)when I left home in the early 80's...lost it along the way somewhere. Glad to have it again. In the past month or so I've made about a half dozen chess pies - I simply cannot resist sharing with my less- (or not-at-all-)Southern friends and loved ones. They've all turned out spot-on perfect. Rave reviews all around (Southern, Not-so-Southern, Not-at-all Southern friends alike in their compliments!) Thanks to Clair for sharing!

—DREWMORRIS

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Oct 15, 2007

I give this 5 stars becaise its great. I was so tired of asking people to make me a chess pie or buying them at the store. I saw this today and made it today as well. Guess what it turned out perfectly! The only thing is instead of 35mins cook it for 55mins. Perrrrfect!

—tmp2x

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Jul 28, 2008

35 minutes????? You are probably reading this review because you followed the directions perfectly and it came out a liquid mess with a hard crust on top, right? That is because it absolutely needs to be baked at 350 for ONE HOUR! not 35 mins. I have a brand new WhirlPool Accubake oven and it works great-so for all the reviewers who said it only takes 35 minutes, please tell me what kind of oven you have that baked this pie in 35 minutes so I can run out and buy one! Mine is an electric oven, so do you all have gas ovens? Would that make that much of a difference anyway? That is why I gave this recipe 3 stars...After I baked it, it came out good, but it was very frustrating to have to figure the time out for myself!

—Solimar

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Dec 10, 2006

So easy, and the first time a chess pie that I made actually 'set' and was edible. I did leave in the oven for about 55 minutes. Will make this again.

—Carla B.

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Nov 25, 2002

I have searched all over for this recipe. My neighbor across the street used to make this pie when I was a little girl and I loved it. It was the first thing I learned to cook. I lost the recipe and she has long since moved away. My husband and daughter just love it. Thanks.

—Deborah

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Dec 24, 2004

very very good pie. The best chess pie i have ever had. I have tried alot of recipes but this one is the best. i even put choc chips in it, for a change of pase.

—LKLAD

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Nutrition

Calories
360 kcal
18%

Carbohydrates
46.3 g
15%

Cholesterol
110 mg
37%

Fat
18.6 g
29%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
3.2 g
6%

Sodium
211 mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chess Pie III

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 360
Calories from Fat: 167

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.6g 29 %
Saturated Fat 8.6g 43 %
Cholesterol 110mg 37 %
Sodium 211mg 8 %
** Potassium 50mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 46.3g 15 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 3.2g 6 %
Sugars 38.4g
Vitamin A 9 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 7 %
** Thiamin 7 %
** Niacin 9 %
** Vitamin B6 3 %
** Magnesium 2 %
** Folate 12 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.