SLICE OF LEMON PIE
This was a winner in a Pillsbury Bake-off back in the 60's. It became one of Mama's favorite desserts to fix for company and Sunday dinner. It is wonderful.
Provided by Georgia Girl
Categories Pie
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Press one of the pie crusts into a pie pan.
- Combine the 1 1/4 cups sugar, flour and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Cream the butter into the sugar mixture gradually, mixing thoroughly.
- Reserve 1 teaspoon of egg white and set aside.
- Beat the eggs well and add to the sugar mixture, blending until smooth.
- Grate 1 teaspoon of rind from the lemon.
- Then peel the lemon and slice into paper thin slices, removing all seeds as you go.
- Add the grated lemon rind and the water to the egg/sugar mixture and blend thoroughly.
- Gently mix in the lemon slices to the pie filling, and pour the filling into the pie crust.
- Top with the second pie crust, and fold the edges of the top crust under the edge of the lower crust.
- Seal and flute the edge.
- Cut 3 or 4 small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Brush the top with the reserved egg white, avoiding the slits.
- Sprinkle the top with the sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is a luscious golden brown.
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Orpa Bisal
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The filling was so smooth and creamy, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making this again.
M Mbrohi
[email protected]This pie was very easy to make and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Bhatti Saab
[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more tart filling.
Angela Ramon
[email protected]The crust on this pie was a bit too dry. I think I would have preferred a more moist crust.
sami przybylski
[email protected]This pie was a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would have preferred a sweeter filling.
nkinzi hindu
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out perfectly. The filling was tart and sweet, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe.
josim Uddinailb
[email protected]This was the best lemon pie I've ever had. The crust was perfect and the filling was so smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Ane Isaacks
[email protected]I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The filling was creamy and the crust was crispy.
Silenced Stars
[email protected]This pie was delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect and the crust was so flaky. I will definitely be making this again.
Fundiswa Maku
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it always turns out great. The recipe is easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh.
Shine bright Marrbells
[email protected]This lemon pie was a hit at my dinner party! The filling was perfectly tart and sweet, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.