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Jefferson Davis pie

A Civil War-era chess pie that also contains spices, nuts or dried fruits, commonly topped with whipped cream

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Emerging Civil War

Wednesday before Thanksgiving is always pie baking day at my house. When I open our 1952 edition of Irma Rombauer’s Joy of Cooking and turn to the pumpkin pie recipe, another recipe title catches my eye: Jefferson Davis Pie. I have to turn a few pages...

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Jefferson Davis Pie - Spicy Southern Kitchen

An almost forgotten southern pie made with raisins, dates, pecans and a rich custard. This is one delicious pie that should not be forgotten...

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Classic Jefferson Davis Pie | TheBestDessertRecipes.com

If you've never heard of or tasted Classic Jefferson Davis Pie, then you're really missing out on one of the best Southern dessert recipes. This long-forgotten pie combines warm flavors (like cinnamon and nutmeg) to create a delicious variation of your...

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Sweet Tea and Cornbread: Jefferson Davis Pie!

This is one of those pies that is pretty much made only in the South and even in the South, more than likely in just a few states or .....

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Jefferson Davis Pie - Cook With Brenda Gantt

Brenda Gantt here! I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook...

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Jefferson Davis Pie Recipe

Jeff Davis pie is easy to make. This is a fabulously rich pecan pie without the pecans, and the topping is an incredible whipped bourbon cream...

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