Gluten Free Arizona Sunshine Lemon Pie
This Gluten Free Arizona Sunshine Lemon Pie features an easy 6-ingredient lemon custard made in the blender and a flaky homemade gfJules pie crust. A vintage-style lemon pie that's simple, sweet-tart, and unforgettable—perfect for citrus lovers and gluten free bakers!
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Servings: 8
Calories: 443kcal
Equipment
1 large lemon
Ingredients
Gluten Free Pie Crust
- 1 (135) grams gfJules All-Purpose Gluten Free Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 (1) Tablespoons (ounce) shortening (I prefer Spectrum® Palm Oil shortening) OR 1⅛ ounce cream cheese (vegan or dairy)
- 3 Tablespoons butter or non-dairy alternative
- 3 Tablespoons vodka* OR white or rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoons cold water
Lemon Custard Filling
- 1 large whole lemon washed with seeds removed
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup butter or vegan butter melted and cooled slightly
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
To Make the Gluten Free Pie Dough:
- In a bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Cut in the shortening and butter using a pastry cutter (or the flat paddle attachment on a stand mixer or a food processor). Do not overwork! It should be pebbly, not smooth.
- Add the vodka/water gradually to make the consistency you need to form a ball – err on the side of it being wetter rather than crumbly, but not sticky or actually wet. Don’t over-work the dough, or it may become tough when baked. Form a disc with the dough, wrap in plastic and set aside in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 ℉.
Rolling the Dough:
- After allowing the dough to rest, roll the pastry out onto a surface dusted well with gfJules All Purpose Gluten Free Flour.
- Use a flexible pastry mat (e.g. Silpat) and rolling pin covers or a pie crust bag for rolling and transferring your gluten free crust easily.
- Gently roll in each direction -- do not press down on the pin while rolling -- to a circle with a diameter at least 1 inch larger than that of your pie pan.
To Transfer the Crust:
- Gently lift an edge of the rolled out crust over your rolling pin. With one hand under the baking mat, use the pin in the other hand to lift the crust so that it is supported by the rolling pin as you pull the crust gently off of the baking mat. Transfer gently over the pie plate to center. Drop gently into the plate and press in with floured fingers. Pat into your pan.
- Cut the edges of the crust to an even length of approximately 1-inch larger than the diameter of your pie plate.
- Gently fold the edges under, then press with a fork or pinch into a fluted design between your fingers.
Blind Baking Gluten Free Pie Crust:
- Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork to help prevent air bubbles from forming. Lay foil or parchment over the pie dough and gently up the sides. Place pie weights or dry beans or rice onto the top of the foil to help keep the crust from puffing during the bake.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and remove the foil and weights.
Make Custard Filling:
- Add all ingredients to a strong blender or food processor. Pulse until totally smooth.
Assemble Pie:
- Pour the lemon custard filling into the par-baked pie crust.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is lightly golden. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
Cool and Serve:
- Allow the pie to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Garnish (Optional):
- Before serving, dust the top with powdered sugar or garnish with lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Arizona Sunshine Lemon Pie
Serving Size
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
443
% Daily Value*
Fat
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
12
g
75
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
124
mg
41
%
Sodium
369
mg
16
%
Potassium
107
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
53
g
18
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
38
g
42
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
608
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
55
mg
6
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
** Please keep in mind that nutrition information provided is per serving, which may vary. While we have taken care to provide you with the most accurate nutritional values possible, please note that this information may differ significantly depending on the exact ingredients and brands that you choose to use to make this recipe. Additionally, where options are given for ingredients, the resulting calculation may include all ingredient options instead of only one per line, skewing the totals significantly.