MOM'S LEMON CUSTARD PIE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Mom's Lemon Custard Pie image

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup(s) sugar
1 tablespoon(s) butter, softened
2 - eggs, separated
1 cup(s) milk
3 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 cup(s) lemon juice
2 teaspoon(s) grated lemon peel
1 - unbaked pie pastry (9 inches)
- whipped cream, lemon and mint, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter until well blended. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add milk, flour and salt; mix well. Stir in lemon juice and peel; set aside. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; gently fold into lemon mixture.
  • Pour into pie shell. Bake 1 hour or until lightly browned and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool. Garnish with whipped cream, lemon and mint if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

There are no comments yet!