LEMON MERINGUE PIE 
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 tbsp. EACH cornstarch and flour
1 1/2 c. hot water
3 egg yolks, beaten slightly (sm. bowl)
2 tbsp. butter
1/3 c. lemon juice and grated peel

Mix flour, cornstarch and sugar - add hot water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick, set aside. Spoon several spoonfuls of hot custard into egg yolks, stir thoroughly and return egg mixture to custard, stirring and cooking another minute or two. Add butter. Set aside. Add lemon juice and peel (save tablespoon for meringue). Put into baked pie shell (9 inch), add butter. Bake at 400 degrees until nice brown (meringue directions.

Meringue - 3 egg whites beaten stiff. Add 6 tablespoons sugar slowly, beat until sugar is dissolved. Add juice and peel. Put on custard.

 

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