Old Fashioned Lemon Pie Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Lemon Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked; 5 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup white sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups water; 3 egg yolks; 2 tablespoons butter; 5 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 3 egg whites; 6 tablespoons white sugar

Servings: persons

1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
5 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
3 egg whites
6 tablespoons white sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
To Make Lemon Filling: In a double boiler, combine cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Stir in water, mixing well. Cook until mixture is thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
3
Place egg yolks in a medium bowl and beat well. Slowly pour 1/2 cup of cornstarch mixture into egg yolks, whisking constantly.
4
Pour egg yolk mixture back into cornstarch mixture in double boiler, continuing to whisk constantly. Return double boiler to heat and cook mixture 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
5
Stir butter or margarine, lemon juice, and lemon rind into thickened mixture. Allow mixture to cool, then pour into pie shell.
6
To Make Meringue: In a large metal or glass mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add 6 tablespoons sugar a little at a time, continuing to beat until all sugar is incorporated and whites are stiff. Spread meringue into pie shell, making sure to completely cover lemon filling.
7
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, just until meringue is golden brown. Chill before serving.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked, 5 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 cup white sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned 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.

Old Fashioned Lemon Pie

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