Lemon Pie Filling?

[maslex]

I found a recipe on Pinterest yesterday for lemon bars using only a cake mix, butter and lemon pie filling.

When I did my grocery shopping this morning I could not find any of the pie filling. They had all kinds except lemon.

Is lemon a flavor that's only sold during summer?

 

[rszdtrvl]

I am sure other stores probably carry it, but I just make my own using the Wilton recipe :


For a change of pace, try our tangy Lemon Cake Filling. Perfect paired with our Lemon Cake, it can also be used to add a bit of pizzazz to other more subtle cake flavors.

Ingredients

3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold water
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Juice of medium lemon
1 tablespoon butter or margarine


Makes about 1 cup of filling.

Instructions:

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add water and whisk until well blended. Whisk in egg yolks, lemon peel and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly; until thick and bubbly. Boil one minute; remove from heat. Stir in butter. Cool to room temperature, without stirring.

 

[jam217]

Did you look in the jello/pudding aisle? My mom always used My T Fine lemon pie filling that came in a little box.

 

[maslex]

Did you look in the jello/pudding aisle? My mom always used My T Fine lemon pie filling that came in a little box.

Isn't My T Fine a pudding? Never thought of using that. Might have to try it.

 

[wiigirl]

I am sure other stores probably carry it, but I just make my own using the Wilton recipe :


For a change of pace, try our tangy Lemon Cake Filling. Perfect paired with our Lemon Cake, it can also be used to add a bit of pizzazz to other more subtle cake flavors.

Ingredients

3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold water
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Juice of medium lemon
1 tablespoon butter or margarine


Makes about 1 cup of filling.

Instructions:

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add water and whisk until well blended. Whisk in egg yolks, lemon peel and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly; until thick and bubbly. Boil one minute; remove from heat. Stir in butter. Cool to room temperature, without stirring.

Good recipe!

 

[Luv Bunnies]

I just saw canned lemon pie filling at the store the other day. They had apple, cherry and lemon.

 

[powellrj]

I have made that recipe and it was only ok! I was actually a little disappointed in it. I have found it in odd places like Big Lots and Dollar Tree. Kroger has pie fillings, but mine doesn't sell lemon.

 

[Robbi]

Did you look in the jello/pudding aisle? My mom always used My T Fine lemon pie filling that came in a little box.

My mom used to use a Jello lemon pie filling that was delicious!

Also, OP, if your store has a bakery, they may sell you lemon filling they use for pies. I've bought different fillings from our local store that way.

 

[Gigi22]

You may also find lemon curd with jams and jellies. Same thing.

 

[jam217]

Isn't My T Fine a pudding? Never thought of using that. Might have to try it.

According to the box, it says pudding and pie filling.

 

[pat fan]

I found a recipe on Pinterest yesterday for lemon bars using only a cake mix, butter and lemon pie filling.

When I did my grocery shopping this morning I could not find any of the pie filling. They had all kinds except lemon.

Is lemon a flavor that's only sold during summer?

Our store carries it, and lemon curd, but you could also make it from scratch. Mmmmm...

 

[KDIPIAZZ]

I have made that recipe and it was only ok! I was actually a little disappointed in it. I have found it in odd places like Big Lots and Dollar Tree. Kroger has pie fillings, but mine doesn't sell lemon.

I also tried the recipe and was underwhelmed, as I have been by quite a few of my Pinterest experiments