Slice of Lemon Pie II

Submitted by mliss29

"My friend Minnie gave me a copy of the Holiday Cooking 2005 from the Harvey County Independent, a paper that serves her hometown. I saw this recipe in there and I had to try it. It was so good! It was so tart! It mellowed a little over the next few days, but it was still so good."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 5 tablespoons flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 medium lemons, peeled, sliced, and deseeded
• 1 cup water
• 2 unbaked pie crusts

directions

1. Combine sugar, flour, and salt.
2. Cream in the butter.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time until mixture is smooth.
4. Add lemon zest, lemon slices, and water.
5. Pour into unbaked pie crust and cover with a top crust.
6. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 35 minutes, until crust is golden brown.
7. Let cool.

Reviews

[Boomette]

It was my first time trying a 2 pie crust lemon pie. And wow it was good. DH doesn't like meringue so that's why I tried your recipe. I used 2 large lemons. It was enough. I used only 1 cup of sugar. Thanks Mliss. I made it with this crust : recipe#339607

 

[jackieliz]

Hubby says this is his new favorite pie, even over the coveted Thanksgiving bourbon pecan. It's creamy, tart, and gets even better after some time in the fridge. Of course, I cant leave well enough alone-I sprinkled a handful of frozen raspberries over half of the pie before placing the top crust. The raspberry side was also delicious and so beautiful; like pink jewels.

 

[sweetcakes]

This pie was excellent! I used 3 regular sized lemons cut in sections to remove the pith. I'm surprized this recipe dosen't have a very high rating yet! Everyone that likes lemon needs to try this! Thanks for posting!

 

[2Bleu]

This recipe made it into our Book #231450. 2/27/08 - We love one bowl desserts and this one is oh so simple and quick to put together! I made a lattice crust for the top, and I segmented the lemons so there would be no pith. I also used 3 lemons cause I just love lemons. Wonderful fresh lemon pie. A perfect recipe. :)

 

[Sydney Mike]

ABSOLUTELY GREAT PIE! I'm not a big fan of making meringue, so this recipe was right up my alley! This was the first time I'd ever even seen a double-crust lemon pie, & I'm glad to have made it! Another time I might take a hint from Bird's review & add another lemon or else use 2 LARGE ones! Lemon lovers, I highly recommend this dessert! You're missing out if you don't try it! [Made & reviewed as a recipenapped bonus tag in Aus/NZ Recipe Swap #14, Mar 08]