Shaker Lemon Pie

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 2 (9 inch) pie crusts (see note)
• 2 large lemons, with very thin skins
• 4 eggs, well beaten
• 2 cups sugar

Recipe

• 1 note: i use prepared pie shells from the frozen foods section of market. for a top crust i use pillsbury prepared crusts. they are now rolled instead of folded -- no creases!
• 2 slice lemons as thin as paper, rind and all. combine with sugar, mix well.
• 3 let stand 2 hours or preferably refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally.
• 4 preheat oven to 450 degrees f.
• 5 add beaten eggs to lemon mix, mix well.
• 6 turn into 9-inch pie shell, arranging slices evenly.
• 7 cover with top crust.
• 8 cut several slits near center.
• 9 bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375º f and bake 20 minutes more or until silver knife comes out clean.