LEMON MERINGUE PIE 
Baked 9" pie shell
1 1/2 c. sugar
6 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 1/4 c. boiling water
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 tbsp. butter
6 tbsp. lemon juice
3 egg whites
6 tbsp. sugar

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Gradually stir in boiling water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and is thick and clear. Stir a little of this hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks. Return to saucepan. Cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Add butter and lemon juice. Pour into cooled 9 inch pie shell.

Beat egg whites until stiff. Gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar; beat until very stiff, but not dry. Spread over pie filling. Be sure to seal well to crust. Bake at 425 degrees for about 5 minutes, until golden brown.

 

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