1 large lemon, cut in pieces, seeds removed, but with rind and peel intact
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 tsp. vanilla
9-inch unbaked pie shell, pressed into pan and fluted (I use a Pillsbury crust)

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Put all ingredients (except pie shell!) in food processor or blender and whir like crazy. Keep whirring until it is smooth, with no lumps of butter.

Pour mixture in unbaked pie shell and bake at 350°F for 40 minutes. Will set up like a custard.

Serve warm.

Note: It is good chilled, too. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Submitted by: K. Olson