How to Make Old Fashioned Lemon Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Old Fashioned Lemon Pie is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. This delicious pie features a tangy and refreshing lemon filling nestled in a flaky, buttery crust. It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart, making it a crowd-pleasing option for any occasion.

One of the best parts about Old Fashioned Lemon Pie is that it's relatively simple to make, requiring just a few key ingredients and minimal prep time. The end result is a beautiful and mouthwatering desse...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
  • 5 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 5 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 3 egg whites
  • 6 tablespoons white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 pie

  • Preheat the 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 the double boiler, continuing to constantly whisk. Return the double boiler to heat and cook mixture 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Stir butter or margarine, lemon juice, and lemon zest 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

    287 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 84mg
    • Sodium: 219mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 35g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 59mg