June 28, 2022
Grandma's Lemon Pie
Grandma's Lemon Pie
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Category
Desserts
Servings
4
Cook Time
45 minutes
Calling all lemon lovers! Grandma's special touch makes this the best pie you will ever taste.
Author:Linda Frye
Ingredients
- For the pie:
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
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4 packets True Lemon, mixed with 1 3/4 cups water
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 pre-baked pie crust (8 or 9 inches), gluten-free optional
- For the meringue:
- 3 egg whites
- 1 pinch cream of tartar
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch, and True Lemon with water. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Place in double boiler and slowly cook until mixture starts to thicken. While mixture is cooking, beat egg yolks in a separate medium bowl.
- Pour 1/2 cup of warmed mixture into egg yolks and add everything into the double boiler. Cook for 3 more minutes.
- Let cool slightly, then pour into pre-baked pie shell. Set aside.
- For the meringue: whip egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add sugar, one tablespoon at a time until all sugar is added. Add in vanilla flavoring and gently beat to combine.
- Spread meringue on pie and bake at 325 degrees until golden brown.
Recipe Note
Submitted By Linda Frye.