Mom's Lemon Custard Pie

By learen

Ingredients

• 1 c sugar
• 1 T butter, softened
• 2 eggs, separated
• 1 c milk
• 3 T all purpose flour
• 1/8 t salt
• 1/4 c lemon juice
• 2 T grated lemon peel
• 1 unbaked pie shell (9in)
• whipped cream, lemon and mint optional

Preparation

Step 1

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 peak forms. Gently fold into lemon mixture.

Pour into pie shell. Bake 1 hour or until lightly browned and a knife inserted comes out clean. Cool and garnish if desired. Store in frig.