NEVER FAIL LEMON MERINGUE PIE 
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. flour
1/3 c. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. boiling water
3 eggs, separated
1/3 c. lemon juice
1 tbsp. grated lemon rind (1 lemon)
1 baked pie shell

Beat yolks; set aside. Mix all dry ingredients and slowly add boiling water. Stir and cook until thick, about 2 to 3 minutes. Cool slightly and pour into cooked pie shell.

MERINGUE:

2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. water

Cook over medium heat until thick and clear. Beat egg whites, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until soft mounds form. Add 6 tablespoons sugar. Add cooled cornstarch mixture. Beat until stiff peaks form. Spread on pie and bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.

 

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