HBHW'S LEMON MERINGUE PIE 
CRUST:

16 graham crackers, crushed into crumbs
1 stick butter, melted
1/4 c. sugar
Dash of cinnamon

Combine and press into 9" pie pan. Bake in 425 degree oven for 5 to 7 minutes.

FILLING:

1 1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. sifted flour
Dash of salt
1 1/2 c. water
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. fresh squeezed lemon juice
4 tsp. grated lemon rind, fresh

Combine first 3 ingredients in top of double boiler. Add next 2 ingredients and mix thoroughly. Place over boiling water and cook 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Cover and cook 5 minutes longer. Remove pan from heat. Add butter and stir until melted. Mix in lemon juice and grated rind. Cool.

 

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