Lemon pie

Lemon pie

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 c
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• flour - 1/4 c
• cornstarch - 3 Tbsp
• eggs, separated - 3 item
• water - 2 c
• margarine - 1 Tbsp
• lemon juice - 1/4 c
• lemon rind - 1 tsp

How to make lemon pie:

Combine sugar, salt, flour and cornstarch in double boiler; stir in water. Cook over medium heat until mixture becomes thick and clear. Add a little hot mixture to beaten egg yolks. Return to mixture and cook a few minutes more. Remove from heat and blend in lemon juice, rind and butter. Pour into a baked pie shell. Cool slightly.

Topping: Beat egg whites and 6 tablespoons of sugar until stiff. Turn on oven to 500° until very hot. Turn off just before you put pie in; browns quickly.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Pie, Pies and tarts.