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Ingredients
- 1/2 c. water
- 7 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 1/2 c. water
- 1 1/4 c. sugar
- 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
- 1 lemon, grated rind and juice
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 baked pie shell
Method
- Mix 1/2 cup water and cornstarch to a thin paste.
- Combine 1 1/2 cups water and sugar in top of double boiler and bring to a boil over direct heat.
- Add cornstarch paste and cook until mixture thickens a little; return to double boiler and continue cooking until thick and smooth (15 minutes).
- Pour over slightly beaten egg yolks and cook 1 minute longer.
- Add lemon rind, juice and butter.
- Blend well.
- Cool and pour in pie shell.
- Top with meringue made with 3 egg whites, 9 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
