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Ingredients
| 9" pie shells: 1 shell (baked) |
| cornstarch: 5 Tbl |
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| water: 2 cups |
| eggs: 3 (yolks) |
| salted butter: 2 Tbl |
| lemon juice: 5 Tbl |
| lemon zest: 2 tsp |
| eggs: 3 (whites) |
| granulated sugar: 6 Tbl |
Old Fashioned Lemon Pie
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"This recipe came from a very old and dear friend, and it combines just the right amount of tartness and sweetness."
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Servings
8 serving(s)
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Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- To Make Lemon Filling: In a double boiler, combine cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Stir in water, mixing well. Cook until mixture is thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
- Place egg yolks in a medium bowl and beat well. Slowly pour 1/2 cup of cornstarch mixture into egg yolks, whisking constantly.
- Pour egg yolk mixture back into cornstarch mixture in double boiler, continuing to whisk constantly. Return double boiler to heat and cook mixture 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Stir butter or margarine, lemon juice, and lemon rind into thickened mixture. Allow mixture to cool, then pour into pie shell.
- To Make Meringue: In a large metal or glass mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add 6 tablespoons sugar a little at a time, continuing to beat until all sugar is incorporated and whites are stiff. Spread meringue into pie shell, making sure to completely cover lemon filling.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, just until meringue is golden brown. Chill before serving.