I cook for large crowds, and making it on cookie sheets makes it easier to serve large groups. It's easier to cut up and serve small squares than large pieces of pie. Some like it served while still a little warm, but it does need to sit for several hours first. Refrigerate if not serving the same day. No need to cover, because...
Provided by Jennette Canto
Categories Pies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Pastry: Combine flour and salt in medium sized bowl. Cut shortening into flour with pastry blender until pieces are the size oc large peas. Sprinkle with water and stir with fork, in circular motion, until mixture form a ball - just barely holds together.
- 2. Pat pastry into rectangular shape, on floured surface then roll out to size of cookie sheet - actually a little more. Roll up on rolling pin and unroll onto cookie sheet. Trim edges where they are too high and add pieces where it is too low. (cut and paste).
- 3. Bake until golden brown at 400 degrees about 15 minutes.
- 4. For pie: Meanwhile , cook pie filling according to package instruction.
- 5. Pour cooked filling into baked shell and let cool slightly while beating egg whites. Beat egg whjtes, gradually adding 1/2 cup sugar. Beat just until theg are glossy and will stand up if dabbed with a spoon. Do not over- beat , because it will not spread nicely.
- 6. Spread evenly onto pie crust, making sure the meringue touches the side crusts. For wave design, dab meringue with the back of a spoon.
- 7. Bake at 400 degrees for 7-8 minutes until golden .
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BEYTFLIX
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. I love the tangy lemon filling and the buttery cookie sheet crust.
Isla Madden
[email protected]This lemon pie is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and it always puts a smile on my face.
job iramula
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and my pie turned out great!
Miankashif Khanrath
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Chilled Sky
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this lemon pie again.
DesertLily
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my pie turned out perfectly! I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Ida Brown
[email protected]This pie was a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The crust was delicious though.
syed junaeid
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but this pie changed my mind. The filling is perfectly balanced and the cookie sheet crust is amazing.
jf Onik
[email protected]This lemon pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's light, refreshing, and always a crowd-pleaser.
aziemcou
[email protected]This pie is so good, I could eat a whole one by myself! The cookie sheet crust is the perfect complement to the tangy lemon filling.
Nisar Prince
[email protected]I've made this lemon pie countless times, and it never disappoints. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious.
Darin Betsoi
[email protected]This lemon pie was a hit at my last dinner party! The filling was perfectly tart and sweet, and the cookie sheet crust was a great twist on the classic recipe.