Caramel Chess Pie

My Great Grandmother Annie Mae, or Gram, as we used to call her, had a way of making everyone feel special. She was one of those women who would cook cakes and pies just for the sake of it, and her home always carried the scent of fresh-baked goodies.

These days most people are becoming a little more health conscious, counting calories and cutting out sweets all together. I think living a healthy lifestyle is certainly important. However, southern food is such an integral part of our culture it would be a shame to miss out on things such as, say caramel chess pie.

All good things can be enjoyed in moderation.

And Gram’s Caramel Chess Pie is one of those delectable dishes that would make even the most hard and fast dieters re-think their philosophy. So come up with a reason to celebrate. Or don’t.

Gram certainly didn’t need an excuse to indulge.

Ingredients: (makes 2 pies)

2 unbaked pie shells

½ cup of milk

4 eggs

1 ½ cups brown sugar

1 cup white sugar

½ cup or 1 stick of butter

4 level tablespoons flour

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup nuts

Whipped cream (for topping)

Directions:

Mix butter, sugar and flour

Add milk

Beat eggs separately before adding

Add vanilla

Pour in unbaked pie shells

Bake at 350 degrees in preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour

Cool

Serve with ice cream or top with whipped cream

Freezes well