Description
An easy and delightful pie that creates its own crust during baking, with a perfectly tangy lemon custard filling.
Ingredients
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Pie
- 1 cup sugar (granulated)
- 1/2 cup flour (all-purpose)
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 4 units eggs (large)
- 1 1/2 cup milk (whole)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (fresh)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch pie pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, and salt, whisking until well blended.
- Add melted butter, eggs, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract into the bowl, stirring to combine all ingredients smoothly.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pie pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until the top is lightly browned and the center is set.
- Allow the pie to cool before serving.
Notes
Allow the pie to cool completely before cutting to ensure a clean slice. The pie may crack slightly on top due to its custard nature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 80