NEVER FAIL PIE CRUST/LEMON PIE 
1 1/2 c. shortening
3 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
5 tbsp. water
1 tsp. vinegar
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. cornstarch
1 1/2 c. water
3 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. lemon juice
1 1/3 tbsp. grated lemon rind
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten

Heat oven to 400°F. Mix sugar and cornstarch in saucepan. Slowly stir in water. Stir constantly over moderate heat until mixture thickens and boils. Boil 1 minute. Slowly stir half of mixture into egg yolks. Then beat into hot mixture in saucepan. Boil 1 minute longer, stirring constantly. Take from heat and stir until smooth. Blend in butter, lemon juice and rind. Pour into baked pie shell. Make meringue and bake until golden brown.

Meringue:

3 egg whites
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
6 tbsp. sugar

 

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