Lemon Pie filling Mix

Make your own lemon pie filling mix, or create your own simple lemon sauce in just a couple minutes time! This delicious recipe stores well in the pantry for up to a year!


You’ll Need:
2 1/2 c Pre-sweetened Lemonade Mix
1 1/4 c Sugar Or To Taste
1 c Plus 2 T Cornstarch
1 ts Salt

Combine all the ingredients into a jar, stirring well to combine.

Store in a cool dry place and use within 1 year.

Makes about 4 1/4 cups of mix.

 

Hot Lemon Sauce

1 cup water
1/4 cup Lemon Mix

Combine water and lemon mix in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Remove from heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter. Serve the lemon sauce warm over pound cake, gingerbread, puff pastry, ice cream or other desserts.

To make a Luscious Lemon Pie You’ll Need:
1 1/4 cups Lemon Mix
1/2 cup water
3 egg yolks, beaten
2 c. water
2 Tbs Butter

In a medium heavy saucepan combine the lemon mix, 1/2 cup water and 3 beaten egg yolks, whisking until smooth. Add 2 cups of water and cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly; whisking constantly.

Remove from heat, add butter. Cover with plastic wrap (to prevent a skin from forming on the top) and let cool for 5 minutes. Stir and pour into baked pie crust.

Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours. Add a dollop of whipped cream prior to serving!

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