Lemon Pie

 

Farmer’s Market

 

2    large lemon (4 tablespoons juice)

1    tablespoon fresh lemon zest

1    tablespoon cornstarch

2    large eggs

1    8-inch ready-to-fill pie crust

1    tablespoon granulated sugar

      Granulated sugar

 

 Preheat oven to 350-degrees.  Sprinkle pastry lightly with sugar. Partially bake crust for 8 minutes.  Remove from oven, cool on wire rack and set aside.  Mix eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes.  Add cornstarch, lemon zest and lemon juice.  Mix an additional two minutes or until creamy smooth.  Pour filling into partially baked crust.  Return to oven and bake and additional 15 to 20 minutes or until set.  Cool at room temperature and serve with a dollop of whipped cream. 

Yield:  6 servings.

 

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S.     Home Economist