Best Nanas Lemon Pie Recipes

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NANA'S LEMON PIE



Nana's Lemon Pie image

Oh, how my brother Buzz loves this pie!This was he very favorite. (And just for the record he was Nana's favorite).

Provided by pat harriant @peebie

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup(s) sugar
1 cup(s) water
2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch dissolved in water
1 pinch(es) salt
2 - yolks
2 - grated rinds and juice of lemons

Steps:

  • Boil the 2 cups of sugar together with 1 cup of water. Add the 2 good tablespoons of cornstarch dissolved in water to the boiling water and cook until transparent.
  • Beat the 2 egg yolks slightly with the pinch of salt, lemon juice, and rind of 2 lemons.
  • Add this mixture to the water, sugar and cornstarch mixture, stir well. Cook an additional minute.
  • Remove from heat, cool slightly and pour into baked pie shell. Top with meringue and brown in oven.

SHANNA'S NANA'S LEMON CHERRY PIE



Shanna's Nana's Lemon Cherry Pie image

My daughter's grandmother (on her father's side) used to make this every Sunday and probably still does. I love the simplicity of this pie, and it's another of my daughter's favorites. Requires 4 hrs chill time.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Pie

Time 10m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 graham cracker pie crust
8 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened or 8 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup 2% low-fat milk, cold
1 (3 ounce) package sugar-free instant lemon pudding
8 ounces Cool Whip
1 (11 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in lemon juice, milk, and pudding mix. Gently fold in whipped topping.
  • Spread into pie crust. Spoon cherry pie filling over top. Refrigerate a minimum of 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.5, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 24, Sodium 310.6, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 19.6, Protein 5.6

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