Old Time Lemon Pie
Old Time Lemon Pie is a classic Lemon Meringue Pie just like your grandmother used to make. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart and is topped with piles of pillowy meringue. Can't get any better than this!
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Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 308kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cup water
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs, divided
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1 pie shell
- 6 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1-2 drops yellow food coloring, optional
Directions
- Prepare one 9-inch pie shell. Bake at 400 degrees F until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Mix sugar and flour. Mix egg yolks with water and stir into flour mixture.
- Blend this well and cook in heavy saucepan on medium heat, whisking until thick. Add 1/2 cup lemon juice and whisk well. Stir in yellow food coloring, if using. Pour into cooked shell.
- Beat egg whites until stiff, slowly adding 6 tablespoons of sugar. Cover top of pie with whites and place in 350 degree F oven until brown. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 grams | Calories: 308 kcal | Carbohydrates: 58 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 61 mg | Sodium: 113 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 41 g
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