Recipe For Old Fashioned Lemon Pie
The white house cook book 1913 small lemon pie.
Recipe for old fashioned lemon pie. Pour into 3 unbaked pie shells. Spoon the cake batter 1 teaspoon at a time on top of pies. This recipe for lemon pie filling can also be used to make lemon meringue pie.
Heat oven to 375 degrees f. Used by pioneer cooks when lemons were unavailable. Bake at 350 degrees until set.
Bring this up to a bubbly stage 1 2 min. Beat egg yolks and lemon juice together and slowly add to sugar mixture. It s the perfect balance between sweet and tart and the rustic appearance makes it a favorite among amateur bakers.
Pour into pie crust. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Gradually blend in 1 2 cup cold water and lemon juice until smooth.
Baked the pie shell until lightly golden according to package directions. A simple meringue is made by whipping 5 large egg whites 1 2 teaspoon cream of tarter 1 2 cup sugar and a pinch of salt together in a large mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Add egg yolks blend thoroughly.
Prep time 20 mins. To make lemon filling. Cook over medium high heat stirring frequently until mixture comes to a boil.