Arizona Sunshine Lemon Pie

Here’s a delicious recipe for Arizona Sunshine Lemon Pie that captures the bright, zesty flavors of lemon:

Arizona Sunshine Lemon Pie Recipe

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons)
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 4 large eggs
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping:

• Whipped cream (optional)
• Lemon slices or zest for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Make the Crust:
   • In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
   • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
   • Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
3. Prepare the Filling:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and eggs until well combined.
   • Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
4. Fill the Crust:
   • Pour the lemon filling into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
5. Bake the Pie:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
   • Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
6. Serve:
   • Once chilled, top with whipped cream if desired and garnish with lemon slices or zest.
   • Slice and enjoy your refreshing Arizona Sunshine Lemon Pie!

Tips

• For an extra zing, you can add a bit of lemon extract to the filling.
• This pie pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Enjoy your delicious Arizona Sunshine Lemon Pie!