Lemon Meringue Pie #4
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp. cornstarch
- 2 tbsp. flour
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 2 cups boiling water
- 3 egg yolks
- 6 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. butter
- Grated rind of 1 lemon
- Baked pie shell
Mix dry ingredients. Add water slowly, stirring constantly. Cook on low fire until thick. Add beaten egg yolks, rind and juice. Cook 2 minutes longer until thick and smooth. Add butter; cool. Pour in the baked pie shell. Cover with meringue and brown in oven.
Meringue:
- 3 egg whites
- 6 tbsp. sugar
- ¼ tsp. cream of tartar
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff. Gradually beat in sugar. Spread on pie and bake about 15 minutes at 325 degrees.


