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.

AR Al amin
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This pie is a must-try for lemon lovers. It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Likius Iyambo
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This is the best lemon pie recipe I've ever tried. The filling is smooth and tart, and the crust is flaky and buttery.


Malik Saqlain
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the bright lemon flavor and the creamy texture.


Kml Bhandari
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This is my favorite lemon pie recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Saunda Rajan
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and tart.


Md. Rahul Ali49
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This lemon pie is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is perfectly balanced.


Roy Franklin
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the pie always turns out delicious.


Veronica Ascencio
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This is the best lemon pie I've ever had! The filling is so smooth and creamy, and the crust is perfectly flaky.


Shivanand Chaudhary
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I made this pie for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy lemon filling and the flaky crust.


Anthony Vaughan
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This is my go-to lemon pie recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect. The filling is tart and sweet, and the crust is flaky and buttery.


Nathan Copping
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is tangy and sweet, and the crust is buttery and flaky.


Joyce Chilapatisha
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This pie is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ravi Mahato
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I love this recipe! The lemon filling is so refreshing and the crust is perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Imran Nawab
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This recipe is easy to follow and the pie turned out delicious! I used a store-bought pie crust to save time, and it still came out great.


Chantel Morris
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This lemon pie recipe is a keeper! The filling is perfectly tart and sweet, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.