SC - lemon/lime pies/tarts

[Donna Kepner Ford]

Sue Clemenger wrote:
> 
> Yes, sure do.  It's one of "those old family recipes," and _needs_ to be
> made at least once each spring.
> --Maire
> 
> OHIO LEMON PIE
> Filling:
> 2 lg. lemons, scrubbed but not peeled
> 2 c. granulated sugar
> 4 lg. eggs
> 
> Crust: use standard two-layer crust recipe.  I like one with just a
> *titch* of sugar added.
> 
> RECIPE:
> Slice lemons as thinly as possible, and combine with sugar in a
> non-reactive bowl.  Let sit for at least 2 hrs.
> Beat eggs well, and add to lemon/sugar mixture, stirring gently but
> thoroughly.
> Pour filling into a 9" pie tin lined with one of the crusts, and then
> top w/the other crust.  Cut a few little decorative slits on top.  If
> you want, you can brush the upper surface with a little water, and then
> sprinkle on a little additional sugar.
> Bake on a cookie sheet (to catch any overflow--can make a nasty mess in
> the bottom of the oven) at 400 degrees (farenheit) for 15 mins., and
> then reduce heat to 275 degrees and bake an additional 20 mins.
> 

Thank you so much Sue.  I've been wanting a recipe like this for a long
time.  Sounds great!  I'll be trying it soon.

Evfemia at mail.com
Iron Mtn, Meridies







> Donna Kepner Ford wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone have a recipe for a lemon or lime pie/tart made with thin
> > slices of the actual fruit layered with plenty of sugar or honey?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Evfemia at mail.com
> > Iron Mtn, Meridies
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