Mom's Lemon Custard Pie Recipe

By tori420d

Ingredients

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

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter until well blended. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the 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 at 325° for 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. Yield: 6-8 servings.