Double Crust Lemon Pie

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A tangy and sweet lemon pie with a crisp double crust, perfect for citrus lovers and suitable for gatherings or casual desserts. Bright, refreshing flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup softened butter or margarine
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 medium lemon

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, flour, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Mix well and blend in softened butter thoroughly with a spoon.
  3. Add well-beaten eggs to the mixture.
  4. Blend until smooth.
  5. Grate the lemon rind from a medium lemon.
  6. Peel the lemon and slice into paper-thin slices (about 1/3 cup).
  7. Add 1/3 cup water, grated lemon rind, and lemon slices to the sugar mixture.
  8. Blend the mixture well.
  9. Turn the lemon filling into a pastry-lined pie pan.
  10. Roll out the remaining pastry for the top crust.
  11. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  12. Place the top crust over the filling.
  13. Fold the edge of the top crust under the lower crust, seal, and flute the edges.
  14. Brush the top crust with reserved egg whites and sprinkle with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
  15. Bake in a moderate oven for about 1 hour.
  16. Cool thoroughly before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

467 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.3g 11% DV
Total Fat 27g 35% DV
Carbs 52g 19% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9764mg 100% DV
Potassium 406.3mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.8mg 11% DV
Calcium 89mg 7% DV
Iron 3.9mg 22% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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