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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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My husband loves this pie, he requests this all the time. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups sugar |
1/4 cup cornstarch, plus |
2 tablespoons cornstarch |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup cold water |
1/2 cup lemon juice |
3 egg yolks, well beaten |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 1/2 cups boiling water |
1/2 lemon, rind of, grated |
2 -3 drops yellow food coloring |
9 inches baked pie crusts |
3 egg whites |
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar |
6 tablespoons sugar |
Directions:
1. In large saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually blend in cold water and lemon juice. Stir in egg yolks. Add butter and boiling water. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium and boil 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir in lemon peel and food coloring. Pour into baked pie crust. Top with meringue.
2. Meringue - In a large bowl with electric mixer, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
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