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Grandma's Lemon Pie

This recipe comes from my Grandma Mapel, a true country woman from Iowa. Growing up to me meant going to Grandma's house on the farm and eating the best food ever. Her lemon pie is tops!

6-8 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + chilling

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups water
3 egg yolks
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
MERINGUE:
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
6 tablespoons sugar

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water
until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened
and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer.
Remove from the heat. Stir 1 cup of hot filling into egg yolks;
return all to pan stirring constantly.
Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove
from the heat. Stir in butter. Gently stir in lemon juice, vinegar

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Directions (continued)

and extract. Pour hot filling into pastry shell.
For meringue, combine water and cornstarch in a saucepan until
smooth. Cook and stir until thickened and clear, about 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the egg whites, vanilla and salt on
medium speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1
tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and
sugar is dissolved. Gradually add cornstarch mixture, beating well
on high. Immediately spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges
to crust
Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.
Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours
before serving. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 378 calories, 13 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 96 mg cholesterol, 186 mg sodium, 61 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.

Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.