MRS. P. Y. JOLLEY'S LEMON
MERINGUE PIE
 
1 c. sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
3 tbsp. flour
1 c. cold water
1 c. boiling water
2 tbsp. butter
3 egg yolks, keep whites to make meringue
1/4 c. lemon juice
Grate rind of 1 lemon
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix in top of double boiler sugar, cornstarch, and flour. Stir until blended. Add cold water slowly. Stir until well blended. Add boiling water slowly stirring constantly. Cook until thick and clear in double boiler, about 15 minutes.

Stir in well beaten egg yolks and butter. Reheat until thick. Add lemon juice, grated rind and salt. Cool and pour into baked pie shell (9 inch) and cover with meringue of 3 egg whites. Place in 325 degree oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

 

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