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Lemon Meringue Pie
Ingredients
- 1 c. sugar
- 3 Tbs. cold water
- 1 ½ c. water
- 6 Tbs. lemon juice
- 1 Tbs. butter
- 1 tsp. grated lemon peel
- ¼ c. cornstarch (maybe a little more)
- 3 egg yolks beaten with 2 Tbs. milk
Directions
Combine sugar, water, and butter. Heat until sugar dissolves. Add cornstarch blended with cold water. Cook slowly until clear, about 8 minutes. Add lemon juice and peel. Cook 2 minutes. Slowly add egg yolks beaten with milk. Bring to boiling. Cool and pour into cooled baked shell.
Meringue
Ingredients
- 3 egg whites
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 6 Tbs. sugar
Directions
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Add sugar gradually one tablespoon at a time. Add lemon juice and spread over cooled filling sealing edges. Brown in moderate oven (350°) for 13 to 15 minutes until starts to brown.