CHESS PIE 
1 1/2 c. sugar
6 tbsp. butter, melted (3/4 stick)
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1 tbsp. flour
1 tbsp. cornmeal
1/4 tsp. salt (more if desired)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. butter flavoring
1/2 tsp. vinegar
1 unbaked pie shell

Combine butter, sugar and eggs. Add flour, cornmeal, vanilla and butter flavorings, vinegar, salt and milk. Mix well. Pour into an unbaked pie shell. Bake in preheated oven at 450 degrees to start, immediately turning down to 350 degrees. Cook about 35 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick inserted into center.

Cover outer edge of crust with a circle of aluminum foil to prevent over-browning. Makes 1 (9 inch) pie.

To these ingredients may be added 1 cup chopped pecans to make a very good pecan pie; or a small can of flaked coconut (or 1 cup) will make a pie similar to a French coconut pie.

 

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