Lemon Pie

By á-5956

Ingredients

• 3 lge eggs
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 t. grated lemon rind
• 7 T. cornstarch
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1/2 c. lemon juice
• 1 1/2 c. hot water
• 2 T. butter

Preparation

Step 1

Separate eggs.

Mix cornstarch, sugar, salt, and water.

Cook until thick. About 8 min.

Add beaten egg yolks (add litte of cooked mixture at a time for 4 or 5 times.

Cook for 5 min.

Add rind, butter, and lemon juice.

Pour over crust.

Meringue:

2 t. cornstarch
1 t. water.
1/2 c. boiling water
6 T. sugar

Mix cornstarch and water.

Add boiling water. Cook till thick.

Add to well beaten egg whites with sugar.

Spread over the lemon mixture.