Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and melted butter to the egg mixture, blending well.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pie pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the pie cool, then dust with powdered sugar and serve with lemon slices.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for best volume.
- For extra lemon flavor, add more zest or a lemon glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg