Sunday, August 26, 2012

Lemon Meringue Pie

This comes from a recipe book of my dad's mom. I love this pie!

Lemon Meringue Pie (From Grandma A.L.B.)

1 c sugar
4 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
Grated rind of one lemon
1/4 c lemon juice
1 Tbsp butter
2 egg yolks

Mix well in top of double boiler and add 1 1/2 c boiling water very slowly. Cook over boiling water until thick. Cool. Pour into baked pie shell.

2 egg whites
4 Tbsp sugar

Beat egg white until stiff. Add sugar. Spread on top of lemon pie filling already in pie shell. Brown in a low heat oven (less than 325 degrees). Serve.