OLD SCHOOL LEMON CHESS PIE (FRIDAY NIGHT PIE SEGMENT)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar richness.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk provides a lighter alternative while maintaining moisture.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Ground oats can mimic texture while being gluten-free.

Cream together butter and sugar until well combined.

Add eggs to the mixture.

Add cornmeal and mix well.

Pour in lemon juice and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

Prepare the pie crust by pre-baking for 5 minutes to avoid sogginess.

Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for 45 minutes to 1 hour, checking for firmness after 45 minutes.

Let the pie cool for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

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