MOM'S PRIZE LEMON MERINGUE PIE

By cnash

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 tbsp. flour
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. lemon juice
• 3 egg yolks, well beaten
• 1 1/2 c. boiling water
• 1 tbsp. grated lemon rind
• 1 c. cold water
• 1 baked 9 inch pie shell
• 3 egg whites
• 2/3 c. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from cooks.com

Preparation

Step 1

Blend sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt in medium saucepan. Add lemon juice, rind, cold water, beaten egg yolks, blending until very smooth. Add boiling water.

Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, then boil 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir filling occasionally until warm. When cool, add to pie shell.

MERINGUE: Beat 3 egg whites, cream of tartar. Add sugar gradually. Apply to top pie filling. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-13 minutes.