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LEMON SPONGE PIE

Source of Recipe

Grandma Butterworth


Recipe Introduction

My grandmother was probably the greatest influence on my career choice. Her pies and cakes were second to none

List of Ingredients

2 eggs (separated)
1 1/2 tbsp butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
1/4 cup lemon juice 1( 1 lemon equal to 4 tbsp lemon juice or ¼ cup)
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour (heaped)
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold milk



Recipe

Prebaked pie crust
Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, lemon zest, lemon juice, milk, butter and egg yolks. Gently fold egg whites into mixture. Pour mixture into pastry-lined pie pan. Bake lemon sponge pie at 350° for 40 minutes, or until done.