Lemon Meringue Pie

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Lemon Meringue Pie

Recipe By : Elizabeth Powell
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :1:00
Categories : Desserts Pies & Pastry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 eggs -- separated
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest -- grated
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 9 inch pie crust
3 tablespoons sugar

In a heavy saucepan, beat egg yolks with lemon juice and zest. Place
under low heat. Beat in flour, 1 cup sugar, and butter. Add boiling water,
cook and stir until mixture thickens. Pour into prepared pie crust. Beat egg
whites until stiff, but not dry. Gradually add 3 tablespoons sugar. Spread
over filling. Bake at 450 degrees until meringue is browned.

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