Lemon Meringue Pie
300 | g sugar |
50 | g cornstarch |
1 | ml salt (1/4 teaspoon) |
120 | ml lemon juice |
120 | ml cold water |
3 | egg yolks |
30 | g butter |
350 | ml boiling water |
Prepare a baked single pie crust.
Blend together sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a heavy 2 to 3 liter
saucepan. Gradually blend in the lemon juice and cold water. Beat
the egg yolks well and blend into the lemon mixture. Add butter.
Stirring constantly, gradually add the boiling water, then bring to
a full boil. As the mixture thickens, reduce heat and simmer for
1 minute. Pour into the baked pie shell. Cover with
meringue and bake as directed.
Cool before serving.
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