Depression Lemon Pie Recipe

Name: Depression Lemon Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 slices white bread, fresh & soft crusts trimmed; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 egg yolks, beaten; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 lemon, zest of; unbaked 9-inch pie shell; meringue(see below); 2 egg whites; 4 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

2 -3 slices white bread, fresh & soft crusts trimmed
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup boiling water
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 egg yolks, beaten
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, zest of
unbaked 9-inch pie shell
meringue(see below)
2 egg whites
4 tablespoons sugar

1
Break crustless bread into small pieces to make 1 1/2 Cups.
2
Add butter and pour boiling water on top. Let stand 10 minutes.
3
Mix sugar and cornstarch, add beaten egg yolks, juice and zest.
4
Pour over bread and stir until creamy.
5
Pour into pieshell and bake at 400 until crust is golden brown and filling is set. About 15 to 20 minutes.
6
Cover with meringue made by beating 2 egg whites till foamy and gradually adding 4 Tbsp of sugar.
7
Bake in 325 oven till lightly browned.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 slices white bread, fresh & soft crusts trimmed, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 cup boiling water, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Depression Lemon Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Depression Lemon Pie

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