Step into the world of culinary delight and discover the secrets to crafting the perfect slice of lemon pie. This tangy dessert, with its creamy filling nestled between a crisp crust, is a timeless classic that has captured the hearts of sweet tooths far and wide. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to create a slice of lemon pie that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SHAKER LEMON PIE
This is a very tart lemon pie using whole lemons (rind and all), sliced paper thin. It's for the TRUE lemon lover!
Provided by Susan Hissam
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Lemon Pie Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Slice the lemons and combine in a large bowl with the 2 cups sugar. Let stand for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Add the beaten eggs and mix well. Pour into an unbaked 9 inch piecrust and cover with a top crust.
- Brush the top with milk and sprinkle granulated sugar on top.
- Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the pie comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.1 calories, Carbohydrate 73.6 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 269.6 mg, Sugar 50.2 g
SHAKER STYLE SLICED LEMON PIE
Make and share this Shaker Style Sliced Lemon Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Pie
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice lemons, with rind still on, as thinly as possible, preferably paper thin; place in a bowl. Add 2 cups sugar and let stand, stirring occasionally, until sugar is well absorbed, at least 2 hours, but overnight is best.
- Roll out pastry to line pie plate. Beat eggs well; add nutmeg, if using. Arrange layers of lemon slices and their juice over the unbaked pastry, sprinkling each with extra sugar as you go. Pour egg mixture over all.
- Roll out remaining pastry and place over filling crimping edges. Cut vents in center. Paint crust with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 450F for 10 minutes. Reduce heat and to 350F and bake 35 minutes more, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Chill before serving.
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.
TRIPLE LEMON PIE
Provided by Sandra Lee
Categories dessert
Time 3h35m
Yield 1 (9 1/2-inch) tart
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Follow package instructions for unrolling pie crusts. Press the dough into a 9-inch tart pan, cut off any overhang. Prick bottom and side of crust with a fork. Bake on baking sheet in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden.
- While pie crust is baking, whisk together pudding mix, egg yolks, sugar, lemonade and lemon zest until pudding mix is dissolved. Pour into a medium saucepan and bring to full boil over medium heat, stirring constantly (about 10 minutes). Let cool 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the filling into cooled tart shell topping. Let cool completely in refrigerator until set.
- Serve with fresh berries and whipped topping.
SHAKER LEMON PIE
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes one 11-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash and cut 2 of the lemons into paper-thin slices. It is very important to slice the lemons as thinly as possible; use a very sharp knife or an electric meat slicer, if on is available. Remove peel and pith of remaining lemons; slice the flesh very, very thinly, and put it with the other slices in a large mixing bowl. Add sugar, and toss well to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and let the mixture rest overnight, stirring occasionally.
- The next day, preheat oven to 450 degrees. Press one circle of pastry into an 11-inch pie plate and chill.
- Add beaten eggs to the lemon mixture, and mix well. Turn mixture into prepared pie shell, neatly arranging some of the lemon slices on top. Cut long, even slashes 1 inch apart in the other pastry round, and place on top of filling. Crimp edges of the pie to seal. Brush top and edges with egg-white glaze. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees and continue baking for 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and shiny. Let cool on a rack before serving.
WORLD'S BEST LEMON PIE
Mother's pies were always so wonderful, with tender, flaky crusts. Through the year we enjoyed berry and apple pies, but in summer the order of the day was this lemon pie recipe-so light and refreshing! -Phyllis Kirsling, Junction City, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Gradually stir in water. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat. Gradually stir 1 cup of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to saucepan. Bring to boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter, lemon juice and zest until smooth. Pour into pastry shell. In a bowl, beat egg whites and salt until stiff but not dry peaks are formed. Gradually beat in sugar until soft peaks form. Spread over pie, sealing edges to pastry. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until meringue is golden. Cool. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
OLD FASHIONED LEMON PIE
This recipe came from a very old and dear friend, and it combines just the right amount of tartness and sweetness.
Provided by Pat
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Meringue Pie Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- To Make Lemon Filling: In a double boiler, combine cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Stir in water, mixing well. Cook until mixture is thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
- Place egg yolks in a medium bowl and beat well. Slowly pour 1/2 cup of cornstarch mixture into egg yolks, whisking constantly.
- Pour egg yolk mixture back into cornstarch mixture in double boiler, continuing to whisk constantly. Return double boiler to heat and cook mixture 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Stir butter or margarine, lemon juice, and lemon rind into thickened mixture. Allow mixture to cool, then pour into pie shell.
- To Make Meringue: In a large metal or glass mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add 6 tablespoons sugar a little at a time, continuing to beat until all sugar is incorporated and whites are stiff. Spread meringue into pie shell, making sure to completely cover lemon filling.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, just until meringue is golden brown. Chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 84.4 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 219.4 mg, Sugar 35.4 g
LEMON SHAKER PIE RECIPE BY TASTY
Easy peasy, lemon squeezy! This pie is full of lemon flavor--whole Meyer lemons are sliced and macerated in sugar to soften, then enrobed in a rich filling and baked between two thin, buttery crusts for a pie that is tart, sweet, and sure to put a smile on your face.
Provided by Betsy Carter
Time 6h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Zest and thinly slice the lemons into rounds, removing any seeds.
- Add the lemon zest and slices and 2 cups (400 g) sugar to a large bowl. Stir to coat the lemon slices well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and macerate in the refrigerator for 4 hours, or up to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Add the beaten eggs, melted butter, flour, and salt to the lemon mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
- On a lightly floured surface, divide the disc of pie dough in half. Working 1 portion at a time, form into a smaller disc and roll out into a circle about ⅛ inch (3mm) thick. Drape 1 dough round in a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish. Fill the pie dough with the lemon mixture, then top with the other dough round. Trim any excess dough around the edges, press the edges together and crimp to seal.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and water until fully combined.
- Brush the top of the pie with the egg wash and sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of sugar. Cut 4 small decorative slits in the center of the pie to vent.
- Place the pie dish on a rimmed baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the crust begins to brown.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C) and bake the pie for 22-24 minutes more, or until the crust is shiny and deep golden brown.
- Let the pie cool for 45-60 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Top each slice with a lemon twist and dust with powdered sugar.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 49 grams
Tips:
- To achieve a perfect balance of flavors, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest.
- For a silky smooth filling, strain the lemon juice before adding it to the egg yolks.
- Don't overcook the eggs; otherwise, the filling will be too thick and curdled.
- Chill the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish the pie with fresh lemon slices, whipped cream, or powdered sugar before serving.
Conclusion:
With its refreshing tartness and creamy filling, lemon pie is a classic dessert that's perfect for any occasion. By following these tips and using the provided recipes, you can create a delicious and beautiful lemon pie that will surely impress your friends and family. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!
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