Comments on: Lemon Chess Pie

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:08:22 +0000

I baked the last one even longer than the first. It was so brown on top I thought I almost burned it. It just did not set up. I have baked the bread and it did fine. So I guess I am just a zinx on the pie. It was sooooooooo good too, just had to eat it with a spoon. hee hee. Thanks for the wonderful webpage, and all that you offer. And for such quick answers to questions. Carolyn

By: Suzanne McMinn

Suzanne McMinn — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:52:55 +0000

Carolyn, the only thing I can think of is that it’s not being baked long enough. I’ve made this pie many times and have never had trouble with it setting up. Is it possible that your oven is not keeping the right temperature?

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:16:52 +0000

I have made the pie a couple of times. It does not set up really well though. Am I doing something wrong? The first time it set up all except for a little in the middle. The last time I made it, it was really a mess. Tasted good, but messy. Help……

By: ruth_dt

ruth_dt — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:38:04 +0000

In case you want to try that recipe, I should probably add that when a Brit says “cider” he means “hard” cider. In this case probably at least 5% alcohol.

By: ruth_dt

ruth_dt — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:36:38 +0000

I expect it’s not called cheese because it has cheese in it, but because the filling can be fruit cheese. Here in Britain, there are traditional fruit cheeses which I have come across from time to time (but they are not common). You can cut slices and eat it on bread or biscuits like normal cheese. I suspect that it is a similar recipe to that US staple, apple butter. Here is a recipe from a UK paper.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/recipes/article2569447.ece

By: Suzanne McMinn

Suzanne McMinn — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:04:42 +0000

Hi, Carolyn! Thank you! I’ll fix that!

By: carolyn

carolyn — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:59:47 +0000

I have made the pie, have not cut it yet waiting for it to cool. Looks yummy. Just wanted to let you know that in the method for baking the pie, that you have tablespoons instead of teaspoons for the lemon zest. I used teaspoons as in the ingredient listing, thought you would want to know in order to correct the error. I am going to make the bread tomorrow. Love the website. My hubby found it in the paper and has forwarded it to our entire family. Keep it up, we are hooked.

By: Kari

Kari — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:08:38 +0000

Oh Mah Gawd – Suzanne, you are killing me with these recipes! I’m the only one that likes lemon anything in our house so that would mean a whole lemon cheese pie to myself! It looks so yummy – I especially like the slices of lemon on top. :mrgreen:

By: Minna

Minna — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:20:31 +0000

Thanks, Suzanne! I’ll try that… As soon as I can go to a shop to get some lemons!

By: Debbie in PA

Debbie in PA — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:56:10 +0000

Suzanne….how do you manage to stay so slim? I mean really….I could gain weight just looking at the pictures!(which are terific, BTW)

I am going to have to try this….it looks so good! I want to make that pumpernickle bread you posted the other day as well.