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two crusted lemon pie

(6 ratings)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

This is a great lemon pie for the ones disliking meringue, such as me...lol!...I always peel it off, so seems like such a waste. We love this 2 crusted lemon pie though... Hope you enjoy it as much as we do...:)

(6 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For two crusted lemon pie

  • 2
    pastries for a double crust pie
  • 1/4 c
    corn starch
  • 1/4 c
    tap water
  • 1 1/2 c
    boiling water
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    grated lemon rind
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2
    eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1/4 c
    fresh lemon juice - about 2 lemons
  • 2 Tbsp
    cream for brushing crust ( optional )
  • sugar for sprinkling crust ( optional )

How To Make two crusted lemon pie

  • 1
    In a medium saucepan, blend corn starch and tap water. Add boiling water and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and clear.
  • 2
    Add sugar, lemon rind and butter. Cool. Stir in eggs and lemon juice. Do not skimp on the juice.
  • 3
    Pour into unbaked pie shell. Cover with top crust, trim as needed and crimp. Brush with cream and sprinkle with sugar ( optional ) Vent the pie. Bake at 425 degree F. for 10 minutes. then lower to 375 and continue baking for another 30 minutes.
  • 4
    Cool completely and enjoy!

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