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Famous Lemon Pie Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 T cornstarch
1 1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 T lemon rind
3 eggs, separated
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 baked pie shell (9 in)
6 T sugar (for meringue)
Directions:
Directions:
Combine cornstarch, sugar, lemon juice and lemon rind. Beat egg yolks, add to cornstarch mixture, gradually add boiling water. Heat to boiling over direct heat then boil gently 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool to luke warm and pour into shell.

Meringue: 3 egg whites, beaten until frothy then gradually add 6 T sugar until it holds peaks. Seal in all filling. Bake 400º for 4-5 minutes.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This recipe is from my Home Ec class when I was in high school.

 

 

 

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