Lemon Pie

8 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. plus 6 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 6 Tbsp. or more fresh lemon juice
  • 1 baked pie shell
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 3 Tbsp. grated lemon rind

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt in double boiler.
  2. 2
    Add 2 1/2 cups boiling water stirring constantly.
  3. 3
    Cook until smooth and thickened.
  4. 4
    Cover; cook for 15 minutes.
  5. 5
    Beat egg yolks.
  6. 6
    Pour hot mixture over egg yolks gradually while stirring. Cook for 5 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add lemon juice and lemon rind.
  8. 8
    Pour into shell.
  9. 9
    Beat egg whites.
  10. 10
    Add remaining sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until mixture stands in peaks.
  11. 11
    Spread meringue over filling sealing to edges of pie shell.
  12. 12
    Bake at 300° to 325° until meringue is golden.

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