DEPRESSION LEMON PIE

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

Provided by conniecooks

Categories     Pie

Time 50m

Yield 10 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 11

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
2 egg whites
4 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.7, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 46.9, Sodium 71.6, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 25.4, Protein 1.6

jax million
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients.


Bryan Ham
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I've tried this recipe several times, and it's never turned out well. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.


Nathan sells
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pie crust turned out tough. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Liyanage Ayesha
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This pie is a bit too tart for my taste, but I can see how others would enjoy it.


Awais Khi
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but this pie was really good. The crust was flaky and the filling was tart but not too sour.


Ezra Wilson
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This pie is a great way to brighten up a gloomy day.


M RAZA RAJPUT
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I love the flaky crust on this pie. It's the perfect complement to the tangy lemon filling.


William Laurenzana
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The lemon flavor in this pie is amazing. It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Saba Shinwari
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This pie is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker.


Shedroy Cornwall
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Trinity Scott
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This pie is a great way to use up extra lemons. It's also a very affordable dessert to make, which is a plus.


Mani Jan
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I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious this pie was. I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but this one was perfectly balanced. The crust was flaky and the filling was tart but not too sour.


HL N00B Noob
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This pie is a staple in my house. It's so simple to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the lemon filling pairs with the buttery crust.


Alvin Aribaho
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I've been making this pie for years, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the combination of the sweet and sour flavors.


Daniel García Barahona
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Just made this pie and it turned out amazing! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was perfectly tart and sweet. My family loved it, and it was a great way to use up some extra lemons I had on hand.


Aphile Minehle
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Wow! This Depression Lemon Pie is a true hidden gem. I was skeptical at first, but the combination of simple ingredients and the unique tangy-sweet filling really won me over. It's a perfect balance of flavors and textures, and it's surprisingly easy


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