Cooks Country Recipes Lemon Pie With Saltine Crust

April 04, 2023 Post a Comment

Description

This Cooks Country Recipes Lemon Pie with Saltine Crust is a classic, timeless dish that is sure to please everyone. It is a light, creamy and tart pie with a crunchy saltine crust. The lemon filling is a combination of lemon juice, sugar, butter and eggs and the crust is simply a combination of saltine crackers and butter. This pie is perfect for summertime barbeques, family dinners or potlucks. It is easy to make and sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 2 cups of crushed saltine crackers

• 1/2 cup of melted butter

For the filling:

• 1/2 cup of sugar

• 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons of butter, melted

• 2 eggs

• 1/4 teaspoon of salt

• 1/4 teaspoon of lemon zest

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. To make the crust, combine the melted butter and crushed saltine crackers in a bowl and mix until it resembles wet sand. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.

3. To make the filling, whisk together the sugar and flour in a large bowl. Add in the lemon juice, melted butter, eggs, salt, and lemon zest and mix until completely combined. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.

4. Let the pie cool before serving.