Shaker Lemon Pie
Also known as Ohio Lemon Pie, this delicious pie comes from the Midwestern Shaker communities long ago.
Shaker Lemon Pie
Also known as Ohio Lemon Pie, this delicious pie comes from the Midwestern Shaker communities long ago.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
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- 2 large lemons
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs, well beaten
- Pastry for double crust 9-inch pie
Instructions
- Slice lemons as thin as paper, rind and all. Combine with sugar; mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate. Let stand for 2 hours, preferably overnight. Stir occasionally.
- Add beaten eggs to lemon mixture; mix well. Turn into unbaked pie shell, arranging lemon slices evenly. Cover with top crust. Cut several slits near center. Cover pie edge with aluminum foil.
- Bake at 450 degrees F for 15 minutes.
- Remove foil. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F and bake for about 20 minutes or until a silver knife inserted near the edge comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
