Lemon Filling

Prep: 10 min Cuisine: American

A tangy, sweet lemon filling perfect for pies, tarts, or desserts, featuring bright citrus flavor complemented by buttery richness, suitable for any citrus lover.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup butter or oleo

Instructions

  1. Mix sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and egg yolks in a saucepan.
  2. Slowly add boiling water while stirring constantly.
  3. Add butter or oleo and cook until the mixture thickens.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

535 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.7g 19% DV
Total Fat 40.3g 52% DV
Carbs 33.2g 12% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 0.5g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 66.8mg 3% DV
Potassium 174mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 651.8mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 120.8mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 83mg 6% DV
Iron 2.9mg 16% DV

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

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