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With a golden, cake-like crumb and bursting blackberries on top, this buttermilk pie is a rustic twist on classic Southern baking. The texture is tender and moist, similar to a buckle or coffee cake, with a slightly tangy flavor from the buttermilk. Fresh blackberries melt into the batter, creating sweet pockets of juicy fruit throughout. Simple and satisfying, this dessert is perfect served warm or at room temperature with a sprinkle of sugar on top.

Ingredients (for 8 servings):

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries
• 1 tbsp coarse sugar (for topping)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish or deep-dish tart pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with sugar. Add eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix just until combined.
4. Pour batter into prepared pie dish and scatter blackberries evenly over the top. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
5. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Cool slightly before serving.

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