How to make 1930's Lemon Pie | Dining through the Decades Episode 1 Season 3

Hello Darlings, welcome back to another season of Dining through the Decades!!! In this first episode we are diving into the 1930’s and baking Lemon Pie! I had lots of fun baking and of course making mistakes along the way (but that’s just how baking is, trial and error!)
I hope you enjoy the video and I’ll see you next week for the 2nd episode!
P.s. I forgot to mention the recipe I used is from a 1936 cookbook called The National Mark Calendar of Cooking!
Lots of love,
Sage Xx
Here is the recipe for the Lemon Pie:
3 eggs
1 pint milk
1 oz. granulated sugar
6 oz. castor sugar
1 lemon
1 dessertspoonful cornflour
Puff or short crust pastry
Make a flan case of the pastry and bake it “blind” (fill it with rice or haricot beans in a lining of greased paper and bake) until three-quarters done (I cooked mine for 10 minutes at 180 degrees C/ 356 degrees F).
While it is baking, mix the cornflour with a little milk until it is smooth, and pour over this the boiling milk, stirring it well.
Now add the granulated sugar, the finely grated rind of a lemon and the yolks of the eggs, and stir on a low heat until the mixture thickens. Pour this into the flan case.
Now beat the egg whites as stiffly as possible, stir the castor sugar lightly into them, spread this on top of the pie and bake it in a moderate oven until the meringue is crisp and golden (My pie took 20-25 minutes).
Let cool and enjoy!
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I love your videos. They make me feel like I've stepped into a simpler time. I also love how you leave the mess ups in the video. It's totally relatable to me . Some KZbinrs videos are so heavily edited and scripted that you lose the human element. Your videos are a breath of fresh air.

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Oh that is so sweet, thank you so much for your kind words! xx

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I feel the same. I also love the beginning of the videos. It's like Masterpiece Theater

[@emmaleebuzzard1023]

Okay I had to laugh so hard. I cannot even tell you how much I appreciate this video. My Grandma June, who grew up in the 30s, would also make Lemon Meringue Pie! She definitely would double the corn starch and it would thicken up quicker. She would also use more egg whites to do the meringue so that it was extra tall and wispy! The funny thing is that she would always “accidentally” leave a few lemon seeds in her pie so that everyone knew it was homemade. 😅🥰 I miss her very much, she passed away two years ago. ❤️

[@kaitlinchristman6208]

I adore your dining through the decades series! So thrilled it is back! You had me laughing out loud with “what the hell did I just do?” I think I’ve done something similar while baking. Thanks for being so relatable ❤️

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So glad you’re back!!! I love that you don’t edit out your mistakes and don’t let it get you down. I love your hair ❤️

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Same,same and SAME!! Also love the "What the hell!" 😂❤ So relatable xo

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Keeping the mistakes in just keeps it so real

[@Briannamw9453]

I love how chaotic the egg separating was 😂 and the way James looks at you when he tastes the pie 🥰

[@betsyr4724]

My mother made homemade lemon meringue pie. It’s a lost art now

[@lindawatson5569]

Mine did too

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This is such a true statement!!!

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Wow yummy . My mum is Turkish so she makes baklava which I don’t like . I love pavlova and Creme brûlée

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So did mine. Yummy. A traditional New Year’s Eve treat.

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[@debedwards1717]

Separate your eggs one at a time putting each white into a small container. That way you’ll only contaminate one egg white if something goes wrong and not the whole lot. Egg whites won’t fluff up if there is any yolk in there. Especially for a pavlova. 👍🏻 it looks absolutely devine.

[@catherinezilber7677]

One of my family's traditional desserts requires a perfect meringue. Separate each egg using a little custard cup, so if the yolk breaks in you can use it for something else. I also just crack the egg into my hand and let the white run through into the custard cup! Looks yummy, I love lemon!

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Mine as well!

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This is such a fun series!! You always inspire me to be extra classy and enjoy the little things❤️ I thought it was funny you used the term pumpkin that way. In America it is used as a term of endearment 😄

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Thank you for not editing out the egg disaster. It's nice to know you are also human and sometimes make mistakes. 💚

[@malamaurer4043]

😂 I wanted to give you a hug of comfort when the eggs weren't quite working out for you. Seriously, that is the story of my whole life. When you your timer went off that would have been my fire alarm 😂 This was seriously the Cutest cooking video I have ever seen and OMG So relatable. Thank you for the Saturday evening giggles 😂 Fantastic post!! ❤️😂❤️ Thank you for creating...thank you for creating!! Have a wonderful rest of you weekend 💖

[@victorialabelle3800]

I absolutely LOVE your videos. They feel like home. As a lady born in 1954 and an avid baker, I hope you don't mind a few helpful hints. They are given with love. When separating eggs, the easiest way is to just use your hand. Crack the egg in a little bowl or cup, then pour the whole thing in your hand. Let the white fall naturally back into the bowl and, presto, a perfectly separated egg. Always strain your custard through a sieve and you'll have no lumps! Spread your meringue right to all edges to form a "seal" and it won't be watery. Your pie sure did look delish!! Keep those videos coming! ❤❤❤

[@deedawson6074]

Interestingly many years ago, we were always taught when thickening with flour, cornflour or custard powder, that once the mixture was at boiling point, to remove from the heat, stir in then return to the heat. I think it stopped lumpy problems, so I have always done it. I too love that you show the good and the bad. Let’s us all know we are only human.

[@april8tost]

Oh Sage thanks for keeping it real, seeing you succeed with these recipes through the struggles is reassuring and makes me respect your courage dealing with such tough recipes! Well done 👍🥧

[@nannajaysadventures]

Looks amazing :D ... a few tips, hit the egg on the bench not the bowl, you can also use the egg shell to scoop egg that falls in. Also, give short crust a go yourself, its quite easy and fun to make :D

[@sallycormier1383]

Yes! Counter top to crack the egg means less bits of shell and you can also drop the egg into your hand and let the whites run out between your fingers, tho I still do the egg shell to egg shell technique.

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@@sallycormier1383 egg shell to egg shell works well too 😃

[@daric40]

Looks like its going to be a amazing season 3

[@daniellelucy6056]

I seriously wanted to reach through the screen and hug you with the whole egg white fiasco 😆 Any home baker has seriously been there and knows the frustration.

[@tammyhenderson334]

OMG! You are soooo funny, lol! Thanks for the laugh. I watched a KZbin video on how to make butterscotch pie, and the lady put all the ingredients in at once then cooked until thick. I tried it and that's soooo much easier than to temper the egg yolks. It turns out perfect. Also a 1/4 tsp. of cream of tartar makes your meringue really nice too :) Love your videos, thank you !

[@sallycormier1383]

I was nervous when she added the yolks, I kept yelling “get a whisk!” Also I would have put some of the milk mixture into the yolks while whisking to temper and then add that to the milk mixture

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My goodness, James has such a lovely encouraging demeanor. What a man!

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I just bought a “cooking with canned foods” cookbook from the 1950’s. It’s from a home economics class. It is fantastic and found a few recipes I can’t wait to try.

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Ohhh nice!!

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I would actually love to see a few of those recipes! Because nowadays too many of us only have access to canned goods... So that cook book would be very helpful?

[@grace7701]

That looks really interesting, I've never seen a lemon meringue pie recipe like that before for both the filling and the harder meringue top. I love lemon meringue, is my mother's and was my grandmothers favorite pie. 😋🥰🍋

[@brodiemasoon3339]

Yes, I never heard of crispy meringue either. Soft and fluffy. Not baked like this, but put under the broiler for a few minutes until browned on top. Also, never saw milk used. This is more of a lemon cream type pie. This must be an Australian type of pie. Also, an Australian type of meringue. Very interesting to see how recipes developed in different places.

[@claremiller9979]

It's definitely a Pavlova style meringue, where it'll have a crust and then be (ideally) fluffy on the inside. It turned out really well for her accidentally putting all the sugar in at once! I would definitely have freaked out 😂

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@@heatherreiner1671 I live in Australia, it’s more a commercial thing and not celebrated by many but it’s still a fun thing to do

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She made a pumpkin pie in celebration of Halloween in one of the other seasons, so fingers crossed. 😊

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[@lindaparker7199]

And the pie turned out delicious and everything ended happily ever after. I want some now!

[@MysticaFaery]

Seeing you bake is so relatable. Baking for one self - perfect result. For an important thing - things are bound to go a bit crazy. Happy it turned out well. 🥰

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I'm so glad this series is back! Lemon Meringue Pie is my favorite! 😋

[@rominamartinez5544]

I love to cook and I have the same trouble separating egg whites and yolks. My mom gave me the solution. Look in to Tupperware objects, there's a little separator in a similar form to a spoon where you just crack the egg and makes all the job for you and that prevents any accident. It's an easy and simple design that I have come to love (and I'm mentioning Tupperware because I'm Argentinian and I don't know any australian brand on plastic or metal products 🤣). By the way totally get it when the wipping was delaying. Another mom moment for me: "just keep wipping, it will itself" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Your remodeled kitchen is so unique and beautiful. It reminds me of my first house that was built in 1962. Any lemon 🍋 pie or cookies or cake is my all time favorite. I love when James has his granny visit. I bought an egg yolk separator. It looks like a biscuit cutter but the egg yolk is caught in the middle and white falls through the slits.🍋💕✝️❤️

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Oh Sage you are my favourite! "I 100% have issues" made me giggle! Thanks for being real! Keep being your awesome spectacular lovely self! ❤️

[@marmor3957]

13:26 James' face looking at you, after tasting the pie. So sweet :3

[@leona.bajrami]

The way she put the yolk in to the eggwhite so confidently will live in my head rent free from now on😂😂 the pie looks hella good tho!

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I can’t handle how adorable your sweater is 😳😍

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Thank you for showing us your mistakes. It keeps your show real

[@diannepengelly5352]

I made the lemon flan off your recipe but did it dairy free ! It turned out perfect 🤩 thank you sage ❤😊

[@amandagraupmann9347]

Sage you do an awesome job with your pie and your videos. The camera angle and how you never give up even after a mistake. This makes your bidoes shine plus your personality.

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I have missed your videos you are so talented and you are not afraid to try new things. When things go wrong you keep going. You are so positive and fun.

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My grandmother used to make lemon pie like that. It was wonderful. It is so fun to watch your videos!

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Wonderful to have this series back !!

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I am so happy you are doing season 3 of dining through the decades, I love it, you are amazing!

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I laughed at the egg separating. Been there. The dismay was completely relatable.

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James you know just when to compliment. Good job Sage!

[@MissusRyan]

Best crust recipe: The Ugly Crust from The Midpoint Cafe on Route 66! 2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter or Crisco shortening 1/3 cup milk 1 tablespoon white vinegar Sift together the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Cut shortening into flour/salt mixture until it resembles cornmeal. In a separate bowl, mix the milk and vinegar together until the milk sours. Pour over the flour mixture and stir until the dough sticks together and forms a ball. Knead just long enough to make smooth, using extra flour as needed. Roll out on a floured board. Yield: 2 pie crusts for 9" pies.

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You inspired me to try baking a lemon meringue pie, and I ran into just as much trouble as you haha. Thanks for the great video, as always! ❤️

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I love how real you leave this series. And I adore your look in this video. You look stunning. 🥰

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You two are the cutest. The look of delight as James tasted it was so cute.

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I love this time out... out of place of the years ...

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Hi Sage I know you have probably been told this a thousand times - (go easy on me cause I’m a fairly new subscriber)- but I really love your intro on these videos - the contrast between the old and the modern - I think it’s very clever filming - I also enjoy anything you choose to do on here Thank You! x

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this episode was extra cozy i'll save this as my cozy lifestyle inspiration for weekends

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They're back!! I love this series so much and you are a priceless gem, much love from the Northeastern US!!

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Aww that means so much, thank you! 💞🥰

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Thus reminds me so much of a lemon pie my grandma used to make. Lovely.

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My dad and I once made lemon meringue pie when I was a teen. It's our favorite pie. Ours came out so good. This makes me want to make one and bring it to my parents.

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Thank you for bringing this amazing series back!

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You're so delightful! 😊 The mistakes make the video all the more endearing and fun to watch. ❤🥧 You look so adorable eating the pie with James! Such a cute couple.

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This video made me so happy. The lovely music and vintage vibes juxtaposed with the modern cars and bikes, and then you with the eggs 😂 Happy season 3!

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I've never seen a lemon pie recipe like this one before. I love making a classic lemon meringue pie yum, Thanks for sharing 🥰🌞🌛🥑💗✝🌸

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Oh Sage this is such a fun video.......I laughed and became horrified with you every step of the way; and look how your pie turned out, magnificent and obviously delicious. Your wonderful James thought so too, even wanting a second serve. Thanks for the little visit to your so cute chickens, I love what you are wearing and your hair is just gorgeous. All in all you are a picture of domesticity and happiness in your lovely vintage decorated kitchen. Thank you for making my day! 🐾🥰

[@krism.9363]

I actually LOL when she dropped the egg yolk into the whites because that is 100% something I would do! I'm also glad she was able to save the meringue. Thank goodness for the internet. This pie 🥧 looks wonderful! Great work as always! 🙏🏽

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I’m so happy that Dining through the Decades is back! I absolutely love this series and I love your videos! Your videos really make me feel like I’ve stepped back into a simpler time and I love it♥️

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my step father is favorite pie was lemon meringue pie. Our first dinner together was Thanksgiving I surprised him with this pie I made when I brought it to the table to him he cried He said it looked just like his mothers pie I was so happy to bring that memory to him the peaks were so nicely formed . I will never forget that ! thanks for the lovely memory

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You had me laughing so hard. You literally do not have issues! LOL It's so great to see another "Dining Through The Decades" series. Welcome back!

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I appreciate that you kept all of your whoopsies in! In the kitchen, I am usually the one baking so I don’t mess up too often. However! I am constantly messing up any cooking I do lol baking is cool, but I am so jealous of how comfortable you are with cooking!

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I love how she messes up, like the rest of us 😊

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Thankyou for another sweet video. They really brighten my day. And yes! Keep the bloopers in, we love them. I used to make a lot of Lemon Pies. I think I cooked my centre layer a little differently than you did. My very first pie was a complete flop, with a very sloppy centre. After a bit of practice, I would refrigerate the lemon centre for a while, after letting it cool on the stove stop. It made a huge difference. Oh, I used to have the same orange Pyrex that you baked in too- brought back memories! Love from Qld.

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I loved watching this especially because you keep it so real with your mistakes. Makes the video thoroughly enjoyable :)

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The race car and plane edits had me laughing so hard 🤣

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So happy this series is back!!

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I love your new hair, Sage, and the chickens new house is adorable! Another great video! Love from Arkansas ♥️

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So fun! Thank you for all the work on these videos! Can't wait to see what recipes the rest of season 3 bring

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Enjoy these so much. This is your calling. God bless.

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Yay the series is back! I loved it and thank you for such a fun video!

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I love how you keep in your mistakes, it's so funny, reminds me of my own cooking! Hahaha! So many egg errors. I mean, realistically, I'm not doing ANYTHING again if I don't have to. And your editing is very funny, too. Plus, the intro gets me excited to watch, so nice to see Melbourne in video form :) (I live there too)

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Can’t wait!!! I wave to recreate all of the meals❤️❤️❤️ it’s so inspiring and I love discovering new meals! And I love vintage cooking

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I love lemon pie or and lemon dessert really yummy it looks so good great video can’t wait to see the next one❤️

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That looks so delicious thanks Sage! I love your videos and the new kitchen makes the cooking ones even cuter, for once also the UK is probably jealous of your rain! Have a great week.

[@phyalfano953]

lemon merinque is my hubby's favorite pie but never made the filling from scratch. will continue buying package mix but add lemon zest. like how you leave in your video and recover any mistakes made...it's reality! the chicks look so healthy because they eat so well and range free!