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Lemon Pie Recipe

A tangy and sweet lemon pie that's perfect for dessert.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Pie Crust

  • 1 Pre-made pie crust

Filling

  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 3 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 cup Water
  • ½ cup Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoon Butter unsalted
  • 4 Egg yolks beaten
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest grated

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil for 1 minute.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, butter, and lemon zest. Gradually stir in beaten egg yolks. Return to heat and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly. Pour into pre-baked pie crust.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until filling is set. Let cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

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