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

Midge Pollard
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Overall, I thought this pie was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Mtawelanga Joel
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This pie is a great value for the price. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that everyone will enjoy.


Winny Nduku
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pie didn't turn out well. The crust was soggy and the filling was too runny.


michael Rakowski
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pie turned out perfectly. It was delicious!


Website Bd
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This pie was a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The crust was also a little dry.


Amanda Bryant
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but this pie was surprisingly good. The lemon filling was tart and tangy, and the crust was flaky and buttery.


Mimi Mima
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This pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and sure to impress your guests.


SHAKIB GAMING
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


jihane belakehal
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This pie is a great way to use up leftover lemons. I also love that it's not too sweet.


Alex Kay
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I've made this pie several times now and it's always a hit. The lemon filling is tart and refreshing, and the crust is flaky and buttery.


Ben Harrell
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This depression lemon pie is the perfect comfort food. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


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