Description
Lemon Pie for Juneteenth is a refreshing and vibrant dessert that combines the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with a buttery graham cracker crust. This easy-to-make pie strikes the perfect balance between tart and sweet, offering a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for summer gatherings, this pie not only adds a splash of sunshine to your table but also creates sweet memories with family and friends during celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ready-made graham cracker crust (9-inch)
- 3 medium fresh lemons (zested and juiced)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). If using a homemade crust, mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter and sugar; press into a pie pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Zest and juice the lemons to yield approximately 3/4 cup of juice.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the baked crust and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow the pie to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours. Serve chilled with whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider swapping some lemon juice with lime juice or adding a splash of almond extract. - Top with fresh berries or whipped cream for extra flair. - Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.