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Grandma's Lemon Pie Recipe

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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!

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Grandma's Lemon Pie Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + chilling

Yield: 6-8 Servings

30 10 40

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 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.

Nutritional 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.

Originally published as Grandma's Lemon Pie in Country June/July 1998, p51

Sweet White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2010 by Allspice_Mo

I am not seeing the recipe, I would like to try it since we do really love lemon pie. Thanks

Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2010 by Coni D. Dungan

5 stars! Yummy..everyone I make this for raves about it and wants the recipe! Coni D.

Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2009 by DD1953

The vinegar in the filling surprised me and I had NEVER made meringue this way but I followed directions and this is by far the best lemon pie ever. The meringue slices beautifully. This is a keeper!!

Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2009 by Coni D. Dungan

Awesome!! Everyone I made this for states "it's the best they ever had.

5 stars

Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2008 by Ban735

Best lemon pie I have ever had.

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