Name: Shaker Lemon Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 2 h 55 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 large lemons; 2 cups granulated sugar; 4 eggs, well beaten; Pastry for double crust 9-inch pie

Shaker Lemon Pie

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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

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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.

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