Sugar Pie I

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

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 2 cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 unbaked 9 inch pie crust
• 3 lemons, juiced

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.