Lemon Fried Pie

Lemon Fried Pie (Southern Style) is a classic dessert from the American South, featuring a sweet, tangy lemon filling encased in a flaky, deep-fried pastry crust. It's essentially a handheld, fried version of a lemon pie, often dusted with powdered sugar.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-carb and high-fat dessert due to the fried pastry and sugary filling. It provides quick energy from carbohydrates and some fat, but is not a significant source of protein or fiber.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	220 mg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	80 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.2 mg
Folate	35 mcg
Phosphorus	50 mg

Per 1 pie (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

This dish is a beloved example of Southern 'handheld' desserts, designed for portability at fairs, picnics, and family gatherings. Its unique appeal lies in the contrast between the hot, crispy, salty-sweet crust and the cool, smooth, tart lemon filling.