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Ann Landers' Best-Ever Lemon Pie & Meringue

Created by dienia b on May 27, 2015

Step 1: Pie: Mix sugar and cornstarch together in the top of a double boiler.
Step 2: Add the two cups of water.
Step 3: Combine egg yolks with lemon juice and beat until well mixed.
Step 4: Add to the rest of the sugar mixture. Cook over boiling water until thick about 25 minutes. This does away with the starchy taste.
Step 5: Now add the lemon extract, butter and vinegar, and stir thoroughly.
Step 6: Pour mixture into deep 9-inch pie shell, and let cool. Cover with meringue,
Step 7: Blend cornstarch and cold water in a saucepan. Add boiling water, and cook, stirring until clear and thickened. Let stand until COMPLETELY cold.
Step 8: With electric beater at high speed, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar, and beat until stiff but not dry. Turn mixer to low speed; add salt and vanilla.
Step 9: Gradually beat in cold cornstarch mixture. Turn mixer again to high, and beat well.
Step 10: Spread meringue over cooled pie filling.
Step 11: Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or until top is light brown