Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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6 tablespoons cornstarch
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup cold water
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1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
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3 egg yolks, well beaten
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2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
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1 1/2 cups boiling water
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1/2 lemon, grated peel of
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2 -3 drops yellow food coloring
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1 9-inch baked pie crust
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3 egg whites
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- In a saucepan, thoroughly combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually blend in the cold water and lemon juice.
- Stir in the egg yolks.
- Add the butter and boiling water.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to medium and boil for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon peel and food coloring.
- Pour into baked pie crust.
- Top with Three-Egg Meringue, sealing well at edges.
- Bake at 350>o F for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Cool for 2 hours before serving.
- THREE-EGG MERINGUE: In a bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until foamy.
- Gradually add the sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.