Lemon Pie
Source of Recipe
homeschoolzone
Recipe Introduction
This light and refreshing end to a summer meal is perfect for every occasion. The zest or lemon rind adds additional flavor and richness to the pie. A dollop of freshly whipped cream creates a heavenly finish to this delicious pie.
List of Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice ( from 3 lemons)
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 frozen 9-inch deep-dish pie shell
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Position oven rack in lower third of oven.
- Stir together sugar and flour in a bowl. Add to eggs in another bowl and beat until light in color and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the butter after the eggs are beaten.
- Stir in lemon rind, lemon juice, vanilla, and almond extract. Pour into pie shell. Place pie on baking sheet.
- Bake in lower third of 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is set and lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, toast the slivered almonds in a skillet over medium-high heat stirring, until just lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle toasted almonds over top of the pie. Cool on wire rack
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