Shaker Lemon Pie

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 large lemons or 3 medium lemons, sliced paper thin, rind and all
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 (8 inch) pastry for double-crust pie
• 4 eggs, beaten

Recipe

• 1 combine the lemon slices and 1 1/2 cups of the sugar in a bowl; gently toss together so the slices are well coated. let stand at least 2 hours; longer (even overnight) is better.
• 2 preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
• 3 divide the dough in half; roll out one-half and line the pie pan with it.
• 4 stir the beaten eggs into the lemon mixture.
• 5 spread the mixture over the pie dough.
• 6 sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup sugar over the filling.
• 7 roll the remaining dough out and place over the filling.
• 8 crimp the edges and cut vents on top.
• 9 bake for 15 minutes; lower the heat to 375 degrees and bake for about 20 minutes more, until a knife comes out clean when inserted in the center.