Real Lemon Pie

9 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 c. cold water
  • 3 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. margarine
  • grated peel of 1 lemon
  • 1 baked pie crust
  • 3 egg whites for meringue

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix sugar and cornstarch together.
  2. 2
    Add cold water.
  3. 3
    Cook in microwave, stirring often.
  4. 4
    When it is a medium consistency, add egg yolks, lemon juice and rind.
  5. 5
    Return to microwave and cook until thick.
  6. 6
    If too thick, use hand blender to smooth out.
  7. 7
    Add margarine.
  8. 8
    Pour into pie crust.
  9. 9
    Beat egg whites and 1/3 cup sugar.
  10. 10
    Spread meringue to hot pie, sealing to sides.
  11. 11
    Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes, until brown.

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