Easy Lemon Pie

10 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-baked pie crust
  • 1 14 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup milk
  • 12 cup cold water
  • 18 teaspoon salt
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 23 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

Directions

  1. 1
    Bake your pie crust.Combine granulated sugar, milk, water, cornstarch and a pinch of salt in a large, non-reactive saucepan.
  2. 2
    Whisk to combine, then bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally.
  3. 3
    As the mixture reaches a simmer, and begins to thicken and turn clear (4-5 min) whisk in egg yolks, 1 at a time.
  4. 4
    Slowly add lemon juice, then zest, then butter, 1 piece at a time.
  5. 5
    Whisk constantly, and return to a simmer.
  6. 6
    Remove from heat and pour immediately into prepared pie crust.
  7. 7
    After it has cooled and set, top it with whipped cream.
  8. 8
    Enjoy!

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