Lemon Chess Pie Recipe 👨‍🍳🍋🥧 | Thanksgiving Pie Series 🦃

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar richness.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk provides a lighter alternative while maintaining moisture.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Ground oats can mimic texture while being gluten-free.

Melt 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter in the microwave for about 1 minute on high.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl, combine melted butter, 1.5 cups of white sugar, 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of cornmeal.

Stir the mixture until combined.

Add 3 large eggs to the mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.

Pour the filling into a raw 9-inch pie shell.

Bake uncovered in the preheated oven at 350°F for 45 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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