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 lemon; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 5 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1 1/2 c. hot water; 3 beaten egg yolks; 3 Tbsp. butter; 4 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 1/2 Tbsp. grated rind zest; 3 beaten egg whites; 1/4 c. sugar

Servings: persons

1
Squeeze juice from a lemon.
2
Recipe uses 4 tablespoons lemon juice.
3
Grate lemon rind outer skin to get 1 1/2 tablespoons grated zest.
4
In heavy saucepan, put 1 1/2 cups sugar, cornstarch and hot water.
5
Cook, stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat.
6
Beat 1/2 cup mixture into 3 beaten egg yolks. Add to hot mixture.
7
Blend in butter, lemon juice and grated rind zest.
8
Bring to boil.
9
Pour into baked 9-inch pie shell.
10
Top with meringue of 3 beaten egg whites with 1/4 cup sugar.
11
Beat egg whites and sugar until not grainy when tested by rubbing between fingers.
12
Brown in hot oven.
13
Watch carefully so it won't burn.

786

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lemon, 1 1/2 c. sugar, 5 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch, 1 1/2 c. hot water, 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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