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Mom's Lemon Custard Pie Recipe

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My mother often made this pie back when we were growing up. You might say it's stood the test of time, because today it's still my 75-year-old brother's favorite! The beaten egg whites give it a delicate texture and make this custard pie quite unique! It's a great way to top off any meal. —Jeannie Fritson, Kearney, Nebraska

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Mom's Lemon Custard Pie Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1 hour

Yield: 6-8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 eggs, separated
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 unbaked pie pastry (9 inches)
Whipped cream, lemon and mint, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter until well blended. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the milk, flour and salt; mix well. Stir in lemon juice and peel; set aside. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; gently fold into lemon mixture.
Pour into pie shell. Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until lightly browned and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool. Garnish with whipped cream, lemon and mint if desired. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 261 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 167 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Mom's Lemon Custard Pie in Reminisce Extra August 1993, p51

Sweet White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2011 by AprylSpryng

This pie was fantastic! I made it for a bible study that meets at our house and had rave reviews! Even my husband who isn't a big fan of lemon liked it! We served it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2011 by kitchenmaid

I loved this pie....I grew up eating this kind of pie.. I did not change a thing.....excellent.

Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2011 by scteishe

I believe this is what we in PA Dutch Country call a Lemon Sponge Pie!

Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2011 by Kayla Sue

It was devoured by the whole family, even the kids liked it (and I thought most kids weren't into lemon..which shows this isn't too lemony). :)

Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2011 by cheesewoods

Link to Vodka Pie Crust http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2007/11/cooks-illustrated-foolproof-pie-dough-recipe.html

Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2011 by charlenepaugustyn

Would EffieinAK, share her recipe for Vodka pie crust? Did a search & did not come up with a recipe. Thanks

Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2011 by msggiesss

Can you use bottltd lemon juice?

Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2011 by EffieinAK

Delish! Light lemon taste & wonderful texture! I am really not a fan of lemon anything & now I am making this pie again! You WILL convert non-lemonheads with this recipe! Use the VODKA pie crust!

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2011 by HYMNGIRL

Easy, light, great lemon taste; not too strong. The batter is very runny so a good quality hand mixer with a low speed would work best. My KitchenAid has only 3 speeds so that batter splattered all over.

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