lemon pie filling
This lemon pie filling is easy to put together. Delicious to add to a great homemade pie crust.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
With this lemon pie filling, we think anyone can make a beautiful pie. Use a store-bought crust, fill it with this homemade pie filling, and top it with a few dollops of whipped cream for a nice summertime dessert. The lemon filling is sweet and refreshing with a bit of tart and tang. The hardest part of this recipe is waiting for the lemon filling to cool.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 - lemons, juiced
- 1 - lemon rind, grated
- 4 large egg yolks, slightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon butter
How To Make lemon pie filling
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Step 1Mix water, sugar, salt, corn starch, lemon juice, grated lemon rind, and egg yolks in a large saucepan, whisking to combine. -
Step 2Cook over med-high heat, stirring often to prevent sticking. Bring to a boil and cook for one minute or longer until it thickens, stirring constantly.
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Step 3Remove from heat and add butter, stirring until melted.
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Step 4Pour into a bowl. Cover with Saran Wrap and allow to cool on the countertop while you make your crust.
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Nutrition Facts
(per serving*)
calories: 257kcal, carbohydrates: 56g, cholesterol: 96mg, fat: 4g, fiber: 0g, protein: 1g, saturated fat: 2g, sodium: 310mg, sugar: 50g, unsaturated fat: 2g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information is estimated.
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Category:
Pies
Keyword:
#lemon
Keyword:
#filling
Keyword:
#pie filling
Keyword:
#pie
Collection:
Lovable Lemon
Collection:
Spring Recipes
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredient:
Sugar
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