Best-Ever Lemon Pie

Dessert
Vegetarian
It really is the best ever.
Author

Gran

Serves: 8–10
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30–40 minutes

Dessert Vegetarian

It really is the best ever.

Ingredients

  • 1 baked 9″ pie shell
  • 1¼ cups sugar
  • 6 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 cups water
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • 3 eggs (separated)
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1½ tsp lemon extract
  • 2 tsp vinegar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F or use a blowtorch. Top with Never-Fail Meringue.

  1. Mix the sugar and cornstarch together in a double boiler, then add the water.
  2. Combine the egg yolks and lemon juice and beat until smooth.
  3. Slowly add to the rest of the mixture, making sure not to curdle the eggs.
  4. Cook until thick over boiling water for 25 minutes.
  5. Add the lemon extract, butter, and vinegar and stir thoroughly.
  6. Pour into a deep, 9″ pie shell and let cool to room temperature.
  7. Cover with meringue and brown in the oven or with a blowtorch.