Ingredients:
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups boiling water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 egg whites ( for the meringue)
1 (9 inch) baked pie crusts
Directions:
Place egg yolks in top of double boiler; add sugar and salt. Gradually add boiling water, stirring constantly.
Add vinegar and cornstarch dissolved in cold water.
Cook over boiling water until thick and smooth, about 12 minutes.
Remove from heat. Add lemon extract. Stir until filling is smooth and blended, scraping sides of pan.
Pour hot filling into pie shell.
Top lukewarm filling with meringue, spreading to edges and sealing to crust. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until meringue is lightly brown.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 27 min.