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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/3 c. cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 c. hot water
  • 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 4 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 1/3 Tbsp. lemon rind, grated (optional)

Method

  • Mix sugar and cornstarch in heavy saucepan. Stir in gradually the hot water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil 1 minute. Beat a little of the hot mixture into egg yolks, then beat into hot mixture in the saucepan. Boil 1 minute longer. Stir constantly. Remove from heat. Stir until smooth. Blend in remaining ingredients. Pour into baked pie shell. Cover with meringue and bake to a delicate brown at 350°.