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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Qutab Farid
[email protected]This lemon pie recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Faysal Dj
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon pie, but this one was actually really good. The crust was flaky and the filling was tart and sweet.
Andrew Morcus
[email protected]This pie was easy to make and very delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Manager Martin
[email protected]The lemon filling was a bit too tart for my taste, but the crust was perfect.
Thembeka Xulu
[email protected]This was my first time making lemon pie, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the pie was delicious.
Moj Ali
[email protected]This lemon pie is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy. I highly recommend it!
Prosper Shaibu
[email protected]I've made this lemon pie several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow, and the results are always delicious.
Mukisa Madrasah
[email protected]This lemon pie was a hit at my summer BBQ! The filling was tangy and sweet, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I'll definitely be making this again.