Lemon Sponge Pie Recipe

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Lemon Sponge Pie
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Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • lemon , rind of, , grated
  • 2/3 cup milk

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Beat egg whites until foamy and gradually add 2 Tbsp of the sugar; continue to beat until soft peaks form.
  3. Beat the yolks with the balance of the sugar until thick and light.
  4. Add flour, rind, juice, milk and butter and beat until blended.
  5. Fold into the egg whites.
  6. Pour into the pie shell and bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  7. This rises somewhat during baking but then sinks a bit with cooling.
  8. When I was a child 50+ years ago and my maternal grandmother knew I would be visiting, she always prepared this favorite pie.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 156.9 Kcal (657 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.32g 11%
Cholesterol 101.04mg 34%
Sodium 128.72mg 5%
Potassium 100.8mg 2%
Total Carbs 19.19g 6%
Sugars 12.05g 48%
Dietary Fiber 0.41g 2%
Protein 4.49g 9%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 7%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 48.7mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 179.3 Kcal (751 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.36g 11%
Cholesterol 115.47mg 34%
Sodium 147.09mg 5%
Potassium 115.19mg 2%
Total Carbs 21.93g 6%
Sugars 13.78g 48%
Dietary Fiber 0.46g 2%
Protein 5.13g 9%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 7%
Iron 0.9mg 4%
Calcium 55.6mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.7
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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