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Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 c. water
7 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 c. water
1 1/4 c. sugar
3 egg yolks
1 lemon (grated rind and juice)
1 tbsp. butter
Directions:
Directions:
Mix 1/2 c. water and cornstarch to a thin paste. Combine 1 1/2 c. water and sugar in sauce pan, bring to a boil. Add cornstarch paste and cook until mixture begins to thicken. Continue cooking on medium heat until thick and smooth. Pour over slightly beaten egg yolks. Return to stove and cook one minute longer. Add lemon rind and juice and butter, blend well. Cool and pour into baked pie crust.

Meringue: 3 egg whites, 9 tbsp. sugar and 1 tsp. lemon juice
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I got this recipe from Becky's babysitter back in 1976. I have not tasted a better lemon meringue pie in all these years.

 

 

 

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