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Grandma's Lemon Pie

By: Gwen Johnson  
"This recipe comes from my Grandma Mapel, a true country woman from Iowa. Growing up to me meant going to Grandma's house on the farm and eating the best food ever. Her lemon pie is tops!"

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 6 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
  • 1 (9 inch) pastry shell, baked
  • MERINGUE:
  • 10 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 egg whites
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add water. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir 1 cup of hot filling into egg yolks. Return all to pan and bring to a gentle boil. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Stir in butter. Gently stir in lemon juice, vinegar and extract. Pour hot filling into pastry shell. For meringue, combine water and cornstarch in a saucepan until smooth. Cook and stir until thickened and clear, about 2 minutes. Cool completely. Meanwhile, beat egg whites in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla and salt. Gradually add cornstarch mixture, beating well on high. Immediately spread over warm filling, sealing edges to pastry. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool. Store in the refrigerator.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2008 by Diane S. 
I have been looking for a lemon pie recipe similar to the legendary one my husband's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2008 by dazybluinaz 
I have to give this 5+ stars. This had to be the best lemon pie ever. I used homegrown lemons... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2009 by Ann 
Excellent Pie, the filling was perfect consistency, not runny or too firm. Superb flavor. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2008 by julie 
This pie tasted really good, like a lemon pie should taste, but it turned out soupy, I must... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by thedollyllamaa 
I shorted the water by 1/2 cup and added the juice of a third lemon. I only zested one lemon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by LAMSHARA 
My sister loved our Mother's lemon pie. I took over the cooking on holidays when Mother... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2009 by JudyBug 
Lots of work to not have turned out. Great flavor but was soupy. Maybe I did not cook it long... MORE

 
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