Old Time Lemon Pie Recipe

Name: Old Time Lemon Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9-inch baked pastry shell; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 7 Tbsp. cornstarch; dash of salt; 1 1/2 c. water; 3 beaten egg yolks; 1 tsp. grated lemon peel; 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine; 1/2 c. lemon juice; 3 egg whites; 1 tsp. lemon juice; 6 Tbsp. sugar

Servings: persons

9-inch baked pastry shell
1 1/2 c. sugar
7 Tbsp. cornstarch
dash of salt
1 1/2 c. water
3 beaten egg yolks
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 c. lemon juice
3 egg whites
1 tsp. lemon juice
6 Tbsp. sugar

1
Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in saucepan.
2
Stir in water.
3
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick (3 to 5 minutes).
4
Remove from heat; stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; then pour into remaining hot mixture in pan.
5
Bring to a boil and cook one minute, stirring constantly.
6
Remove from heat; add lemon peel and butter.
7
Slowly stir in lemon juice.
8
Cool to lukewarm; pour into pastry shell.

810

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 9-inch baked pastry shell, 1 1/2 c. sugar, 7 Tbsp. cornstarch, dash of salt, and more.

Yes, Old Time 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 Time Lemon Pie

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