GRANDMA'S LEMON PIE

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This recipe comes from my Grandma Mapel, a true country woman from Iowa. Growing up to me meant going to Grandma's house on the farm and eating the best food ever. Her lemon pie is tops!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
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
MERINGUE:
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
6 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°. , Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edge is light golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 350°., 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. , 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. , For meringue, combine water and cornstarch in a saucepan until smooth. Cook and stir until thickened and clear, about 2 minutes. , 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, Bake at 350° until meringue is golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Roco Rose
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This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. The crust is delicious and the filling is smooth and creamy.


Cristian Padron
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I love this pie! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've even started making it for special occasions.


sr tamim
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This pie is a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. The crust is delicious and the filling is smooth and creamy.


Elisha Yohana Mwanga
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This pie is delicious! I love the combination of the tart lemon filling and the sweet meringue topping.


Alamin Mia
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon pie, but this one is pretty good. The crust is flaky and the filling is tart and refreshing.


K. Hill
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This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. The crust is delicious and the filling is smooth and creamy.


Arif khan Arif khan
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I love this pie! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've even started making it for special occasions.


ben allan
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This is the perfect pie for summer. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is just right.


Aero Matos
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


kaftassa ephraim
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This pie is a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. The crust is delicious and the filling is smooth and creamy.


Carey Washington
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a success. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Benjamin sarick
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This pie is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use store-bought pie crust to save time.


Stealthhound
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon pie, but this one is amazing! The filling is tart and refreshing, and the crust is buttery and flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.


Thamang Jayden
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This is the best lemon pie I've ever had. The crust is perfectly flaky and the filling is smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ntombifuthi Nongcebo
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I made this pie for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it.


Ssessanga Marvin
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This pie is delicious! I love the combination of the tart lemon filling and the sweet meringue topping.


Abdulrahimkhan Abdulrahimkhan
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I've been making this pie for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The hardest part is waiting for it to cool before you can eat it!


Tamim Ekbal
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This is my new favorite lemon pie recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Nakhle Savio
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I made this pie for a family gathering and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The only thing I would change is to add a little more lemon zest to the filling.


Atiqullah Sakhizada
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This lemon pie is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is smooth and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!