Ingredients
- 1 c sugar plus 4 T sugar, divided
- 4 tb lemon juice
- 1 c water, boiling
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tb butter
- 1 grated rind of lemon
- 1/2 t salt
- 3 egg whites
- 1 pie shell, baked
Directions
Combine cornstarch and 1 cup plus 2 T of sugar, add water slowly,stirring constantly, until thick and smooth. Add slightly beaten egg yolks, butter, lemon rind, juice and salt. Cook 2 or 3 minutes. Pour into baked shell. Cover with meringue made from 3 egg whites, beaten stiff and 2 T sugar. Bake in a slow oven 15 minutes or until brown.
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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: soar.com
Submitted By: Marlen
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Bob Hope's Favorite Lemon Pie