Old Fashioned Lemon Pie
Old Fashioned Lemon Pie offers a tangy and sweet citrus flavor with a creamy filling topped with fluffy meringue. Its bright lemon notes make it a refreshing dessert suitable for family gatherings or special occasions, combining a buttery crust with a citrusy, indulgent topping.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine sugar and cornstarch thoroughly in a heavy boiler.
- Add water, grated lemon rind, and lemon juice to the mixture.
- Cook over low heat until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Beat egg yolks slightly.
- Add hot mixture gradually to the beaten egg yolks, stirring constantly.
- Return the mixture to the boiler and continue to cook over low heat until it thickens to the desired consistency.
- Pour the cooled mixture into a 9-inch pastry shell.
- Top with meringue made from the egg whites.
- Brown the meringue in an oven preheated at 350°F.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
431
kcal
22% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % 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).