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
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Shaker
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 lemons 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 filling 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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