Name: Old Fashioned Lemon Pie Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 9-inch pie crust; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups water; 3 large eggs, separated; 2 lemons, juiced and zested; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

How To Make Old Fashioned Lemon Pie

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 50 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 9-inch pie crust
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
3 large eggs, separated
2 lemons, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the water until smooth.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks. Gradually whisk in about 1/4 cup of the hot sugar mixture, then pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and butter until the butter melts.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the lemon mixture until well combined.
Pour the lemon filling into the prepared pie crust.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
Allow the pie to cool completely before serving.
Serve chilled and garnish with whipped cream or fresh lemon slices, if desired.