How to do a lemon pie

Lemon Pie:

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The first recipe will be the lemon pie, so let's begin...

The ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• dash salt
• 1 1/2 cups hot water
• 3 egg yolk, slightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 scant teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 baked pie pastry
• 3 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
• 6 tablespoons granulated sugar 

Prepare time: 25 minutes

Cook time: 40 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

Preparation:

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, the cornstarch, flour, and salt; whisk to blend well. Gradually stir in hot water. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; continue cooking, stirring, for 8 minutes.

Stir about 1/3 cup of the hot mixture into the slightly beaten egg yolks, then return to hot mixture in saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook for 4 minutes longer. Add butter and lemon peel. Slowly stir in 1/3 cup lemon juice. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, if there are lumps. Pour into baked cooled pie shell.

Beat egg whites with 1 teaspoon lemon juice (if used) to soft peaks. Gradually add the 6 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff peaks are formed and sugar has dissolved. Spread meringue over the hot filling, covering completely. Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown. Cool pie completely before serving.