Lemon Pie

8 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. lemon juice (1 lemon)
  • 1 Tbsp. grated lemon rind
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1 1/2 c. boiling water
  • baked pie crust
  • 4 to 6 Tbsp. sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine cornstarch, 1 1/4 cups sugar, lemon juice and rind. Add egg yolks and mix together. Gradually add boiling water.
  2. 2
    Heat to boiling over direct heat, then boil gently for 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. 3
    Pour into baked crust.
  4. 4
    Beat egg whites until a little stiff.
  5. 5
    Add a pinch of cream of tartar. Continue beating until stiff. Add 4 to 6 tablespoons sugar.
  6. 6
    Spread on pie. Bake at 350° until brown.

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