Kentucky Lemon Pie

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A tangy and sweet lemon pie with a rich custard filling, perfect for spring gatherings or summer desserts, combining bright lemon flavor with a crisp crust.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups white Karo syrup
  • 1 cup sugar
  • juice of 2 lemons
  • rind of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Mix the beaten eggs, white Karo syrup, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon rind together.
  2. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
  3. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30 to 40 minutes, until the filling is set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

508 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.3g 9% DV
Total Fat 35.5g 45% DV
Carbs 44.8g 16% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 209.5mg 9% DV
Potassium 394.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.8mg 11% DV
Calcium 81.8mg 6% DV
Iron 3.4mg 19% DV
Contains Egg

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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