Gram Norman'S Lemon Sponge Pie

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A delightful lemon sponge pie featuring a tangy lemon flavor layered with a fluffy meringue topping, perfect for citrus lovers and special occasions alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • juice and grated rind of 1 lemon
  • beaten yolks of 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • stiffly beaten whites of 2 eggs
  • unbaked pie shell

Instructions

  1. Cream together sugar, butter, salt, and flour.
  2. Add lemon juice, grated lemon rind, and beaten egg yolks; beat well.
  3. Pour in milk and mix thoroughly.
  4. Gently fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites.
  5. Pour the mixture into an unbaked pie shell.
  6. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes at 350°F until set and golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

583 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.4g 15% DV
Total Fat 30.2g 39% DV
Carbs 71.8g 26% DV
Fiber 2.1g 8% DV
Sugar 11.6g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9852mg 100% DV
Potassium 478.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 156.8mg 52% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 73mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 13.9mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 197.5mg 15% DV
Iron 5.5mg 31% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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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