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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

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.