Sour Lemon Pie

Name: Sour Lemon Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 9 inch pie
Ingredients: 1 keebler ready crust graham cracker pie crust; 1 1/4 cup sugar; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 3/4 cup water; 4 egg yolks; 1 tbs margarine; 2 tsp fine grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup sour cream; 3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)

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By Pat Campbell
@fillemup

I will heartily recommend this pie. It is made just the way I like it, quick and easy. The lemon is lightly tart, and not too sweet. This pie is very good in light, flaky crust. If you like lemon, you will like this one.

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

9 inch pie

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

2 Hr

Ingredients

1

keebler ready crust graham cracker pie crust
1 1/4 cup

sugar
1/3 cup

cornstarch
1/4 tsp

salt
1 3/4 cup

water
4

egg yolks
1 tbs

margarine
2 tsp

fine grated lemon zest
1/4 cup

lemon juice
1/2 cup

sour cream
3 drops

yellow food coloring (optional)
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How to Make Sour Lemon Pie

Step-by-Step

In saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Beat water and egg yolks until blended. Add to sugar mixture.
Stir constantly over medium heat until thick and boiling. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Add margarine, lemon zest, lemon juice and food coloring. Sttir until margarine is melted. Stir in sour cream, blending until smooth. Pour into crust. Chill 2 to 4 hours. (option) Stir 1 cup oextra creamy cool whip to lemon mixture for a more creamy texture.

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