Shaker Lemon Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Slice the lemons into paper-thin rounds, rind and all.
2. 2
   Place slices in a bowl.
3. 3
   Pour sugar over and mix gently.
4. 4
   Let stand for 2 hours.
5. 5
   Prepare pie crust and chill until ready for use.
6. 6
   Heat oven to 450°.
7. 7
   Beat the eggs, pour over lemons and mix gently. Pour lemon mixture into pie shell.
8. 8
   Cover pie with top crust, which may be gashed decoratively to let steam escape.
9. 9
   Bake 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Lower oven temperature to 350° and bake 30 minutes more. Pie is done if a knife inserted into it comes out clean.