Famous Lemon Pie Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Lemon rind1
 Granulated sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Water3 Tablespoon
 Eggs3 , separated
 Lemon juice1
 Lemon juice1

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 1022 Calories from Fat 134

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15 g23%

Saturated Fat 4.7 g23.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 634.4 mg211.5%

Sodium 211.7 mg8.8%

Total Carbohydrates 213 g70.9%

Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6.1%

Sugars 204.2 g

Protein 19 g38.9%

Vitamin A 15.2% Vitamin C 110.4%

Calcium 10.3% Iron 16%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Beat egg yolks and add juice and rind of lemon, water and 1/2 cup sugar.
Cook until thick, stirring constantly.
Beat egg whites very stiff and gradually add other 1/2 cup sugar.
Fold whites slowly into hot lemon mixture.
Pour into cooked pie shell and brown quickly in hot oven, low oven will cause this to become flat.
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