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                            Shaker Lemon Pie

Recipe By     : Virginian Pilot
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :24:00
Categories    : American                         Desserts
               Fillings & Frostings             Fruit
               Pies & Pastry

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2                    Lemons
  1 2/3  Cups          sugar
                       Pastry for double crust pie -- 8 inch
  4                    eggs

1. Slice lemons paper-thin, rind and all.  Remove any seeds. place in
bowl and add sugar.  Mix until slices are well coated.  Let stand
overnight.

2. Next day, line 8-inch pie plate with half the pastry.  Beat eggs well
and fold into lemon-sugar mixtures.

3. Pour into curst.  Seal with top crust.  Cut vents to allow steam to
escape.

4. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375 and
continue baking for 25-30 minutes, until knife inserted in center comes
out clean.

5. Cool before cutting.  Serve with whipped cream if desired.

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