Best 7 Colonel Sanders Lemon Sponge Pie Recipes

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Colonel Sanders, the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken, had a secret passion for baking, and his Lemon Sponge Pie was one of his most beloved creations. This classic dessert features a light and fluffy sponge cake filled with a luscious lemon curd, all topped with a delicate meringue. The pie is not only a delightful treat but also a unique piece of culinary history.

In this article, we present two variations of Colonel Sanders' Lemon Sponge Pie: the classic recipe and a gluten-free version. Both recipes are detailed and easy to follow, ensuring that bakers of all skill levels can enjoy this timeless dessert. The classic recipe uses all-purpose flour, while the gluten-free version substitutes almond flour and tapioca flour for a delicious and allergy-friendly alternative. Additionally, we provide a meringue recipe that can be used to top either version of the pie, adding an extra layer of sweetness and texture.

Whether you're a fan of Colonel Sanders, a lover of classic desserts, or simply looking for a new and exciting baking project, our Lemon Sponge Pie recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey back in time with Colonel Sanders' secret recipe.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

COLONEL SANDERS' LEMON SPONGE PIE



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Make and share this Colonel Sanders' Lemon Sponge Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Colonel Sanders

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 pie, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 prepared pie crust, unbaked
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cups milk
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 pinch salt
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 lemons, rind of, grated
4 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Steps:

  • Temper butter.
  • Cream butter and sugar thoroughly.
  • Add remaining ingredients except egg whites.
  • Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
  • Pour into unbaked pie crust and bake slowly in oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce oven to 300 degrees F, until tests done - about 45 minutes.

LEMON SPONGE PIE



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Make and share this Lemon Sponge Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Pie

Time 50m

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
2 lemons, juiced & rind grated
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 egg whites
1 unbaked pie shell (8 or 9 inches)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Combine the sugar and flour; add lemon juice and rind, egg yolks, butter, and salt.
  • Mix well.
  • Stir in milk.
  • Beat the egg whites until firm; fold into batter.
  • Pour into pie crust.
  • Bake 10 minutes, reduce temperature to 350°F; bake 30 minutes, or until pie springs back from light touch.
  • Cool on rack.

LEMON SPONGE PIE I



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Light, lemony pie. Perfect for spring!

Provided by Kitty

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Lemon Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 ¼ cups white sugar
4 egg yolks, beaten
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 ¼ cups milk
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
⅓ cup lemon juice
4 egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat the egg yolks, flour, salt, milk, grated zest, and lemon juice into the creamed mixture.
  • In a clean bowl and with clean beaters, beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold the egg whites into the filling. Pour into the unbaked pie shell.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), and bake for an additional 45 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.2 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 116.9 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 195.1 mg, Sugar 33.5 g

COLONEL SANDERS' KENTUCKY CHESS PIE



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Make and share this Colonel Sanders' Kentucky Chess Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Colonel Sanders

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 prepared pie crust, unbaked
4 egg yolks
1 cup cream
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar well.
  • Add other ingredients.
  • Pour into unbaked crust.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Make meringue of egg whites stiffly beaten, with equal amount of sugar and small amount of nutmeg (equal amounts mean equal measure of sugar and egg whites).
  • To keep meringue from weeping, beat whites until foamy, then add sugar slowly.
  • Beat stiff.
  • Cover filling with meringue.
  • Brown in moderate oven.
  • Yields one 9" pie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.2, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 130.4, Sodium 206.5, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 22.3, Protein 3

COLONEL SANDERS' KENTUCKY BUTTERMILK PIE



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Make and share this Colonel Sanders' Kentucky Buttermilk Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Colonel Sanders

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 pie, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons melted butter
1 1/2 cups churned buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Beat 4 eggs and 3/4 cup sugar together until light and lemon colored.
  • Add 2 tablespoons flour and beat some more.
  • Mix the butter, vanilla, lemon juice and buttermilk, then add it to the egg mixture.
  • Pour into baked, but not browned, pie shell.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 20-30 minutes (over baking makes it tough).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.6, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 97.9, Sodium 119.8, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 18.9, Protein 4.4

LEMON SPONGE PIE



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This lemon pie has a light and airy texture because the egg whites are beaten until fluffly, then folded into the filling. This delicious pie recipe was posted in a Better Homes and Gardens magazine.

Provided by CarolAT

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 rolled refrigerated unbaked pie shell (1/2 of a 15-oz package)
2 eggs
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons lemon peel, finely shredded
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 lemon, finely sliced
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare pastry and line 9-inch pie plate. Line with double thickness of foil. Bake for 8 minutes, remove foil. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes more, or until lightly browned. Cool on rack. Reduce oven temperature to 425 degrees.
  • Separate egg yolks from whites; place whites in medium bowl and set aside.
  • In large bowl beat butter with electric mixer until fluffly. Beat in sugar until combined. Beat in egg yokes, lemon peel, lemon juice, flour, and salt until just combined. Add milk; beat until just combined (mixture will be thin and appear curdled).
  • Thoroughly wash beaters. In medium bowl, beat egg whites with mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). Fold egg whites into beaten mixture. transfer mixture to prebaked crust.
  • Loosely tent top of pie with foil to prevent overbrowning, making sure the foil does not touch filling. Bake 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes more until set in the center.
  • Cool 1 hour on wire rack. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours. To serve top with Candied Lemon Slices.
  • Candied Lemon Slices: In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water; bring to boiling. Add thinly sliced lemon. Simmer gently, uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes or until syrupy. Transfer slsices to waxed paper. Discard remaining syrup.

COLONEL SANDERS' SOUTHERN PECAN PIE



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Make and share this Colonel Sanders' Southern Pecan Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Colonel Sanders

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 pie, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup light corn syrup (Karo brand)
1/3 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice or 1 tablespoon vinegar
4 tablespoons soft salted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 prepared pie crust, unbaked
2/3 cup pecans, halved

Steps:

  • Mix the first 7 ingredients together thoroughly.
  • Spread 2/3 cup pecan halves in an unbaked pie shell.
  • Pour liquid mixture over pecans in pie shell.
  • Bake 35-45 minutes in 325 F degree oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.9, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 96.2, Sodium 221.4, Carbohydrate 47.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 18.1, Protein 4.8

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't miss anything.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will always yield the best results. When possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients to ensure the highest quality.
  • Follow the Recipe Carefully: Colonel Sanders' Lemon Sponge Pie is a relatively simple recipe, but it's important to follow the instructions carefully to ensure success. Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients unless you know what you're doing.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense pie crust. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined and then stop.
  • Chill the Pie Crust Before Baking: Chilling the pie crust before baking will help to prevent it from shrinking and becoming too brown.
  • Bake the Pie in a Preheated Oven: A preheated oven will help to ensure that the pie bakes evenly.
  • Let the Pie Cool Completely Before Serving: Letting the pie cool completely before serving will help to prevent it from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Colonel Sanders' Lemon Sponge Pie is a classic dessert that is sure to please everyone at your table. With its creamy filling, flaky crust, and bright lemon flavor, this pie is the perfect way to end a meal. Whether you're a fan of Colonel Sanders or not, you're sure to enjoy this delicious pie. So next time you're looking for a dessert that is both easy to make and delicious, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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