Grandma’S Lemon Pie Recipe

Name: Grandma’S Lemon Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3 egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch salt; 6 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

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
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
6 tablespoons sugar

1
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.
2
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.
3
For meringue, combine water and cornstarch in a saucepan until smooth. Cook and stir until thickened and clear, about 2 minutes.
4
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
5
Bake at 350u00b0 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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/4 cups sugar, 6 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 cups water, 3 egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Grandma’S Lemon Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Grandma’S Lemon Pie

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