Sugar and butter are creamed together until fluffy, and then eggs, fresh lemon juice, and flour are stirred in. The custard filling is poured into a pie shell, and it's baked until fragrant and set. Garnish this lovely pie with paper-thin slices of lemon and springs of mint, if desired.
Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
35 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
458 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl cream together the butter, sugar, and flour until smooth and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Stir in the lemon juice. Pour the mixture into the pie shell.
Step 3
Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until filling is set and browned. Cool on wire rack.