Name: Shaker Lemon Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 2 h 55 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Shaker
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
Category: Dessert
Method: Oven
Cuisine: Shaker

Ingredients

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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