Are you missing days on the beach?
Warm sand granules surrounding your brightly painted toes. Reading a new book then falling asleep in the sun. Enjoying the flavors of the summer- bright citrus mingled with sweetness.
Sadly, I only got one day (well three hours) at the beach this summer. But, thankfully, I only live a few hours away, so I’m sure I’ll have many more days there in the years to come.
The day that I did spend was on Atlantic Beach here in NC.
After my beach trip, I heard word (through Food52), that there was an Atlantic Beach Pie that was made famous by Crook’s Corner in Chapel Hill, about 45 minutes from where I live.
I’ve got to get to this acclaimed restaurant soon, but in the mean time, I tried out this fun pie that I would love to share with you guys.
This Atlantic Beach Pie encapsulates that taste of summer with bright lemon (or lime) notes, creamy consistencies and salty/sweet crusts made from saltines! Yes, you now have a reason other than getting sick to buy saltines.
I thought this pie had some really unique flavors, and I love when I get to experiment with new pies.
Speaking of pies, I’ve donned this Pie Week, and I’ll be sharing another sweet Southern dessert with you on Thursday!
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