Grandmas Lemon Pie Recipe

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Grandmas Lemon Pie
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Directions:

  1. In a saucepan, combine sugar and corn starch.
  2. Gradually add water.
  3. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly.
  4. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  5. Remove from the heat.
  6. Stir 1 cup of hot filling into egg yolks.
  7. Return all to pan and bring to a gentle boil.
  8. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  9. Remove from the heat.
  10. Stir in butter.
  11. Gently stir in lemon juice, vinegar and extract.
  12. Pour hot filling into pastry shell.
  13. For meringue, combine water and cornstarch in a saucepan until smooth.
  14. Cook and stir until thickened and clear, about 2 minutes.
  15. Cool completely.
  16. Meanwhile, beat egg whites in a mixing bowl until foamy.
  17. Graducally beat in sugar until stiff peaks form.
  18. Beat in vanilla and salt.
  19. Gradually add cornstarch mixture, beating well on high.
  20. Immediately spread over warm filling, sealing edges to pastry.
  21. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown.
  22. Cool.
  23. Stoure in the refrigerator.
  24. Yield: 6-8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 492.38 Kcal (2061 kJ)
Calories from fat 214.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.88g 37%
Cholesterol 97.11mg 32%
Sodium 184.02mg 8%
Potassium 100.11mg 2%
Total Carbs 62.42g 21%
Sugars 33.41g 134%
Dietary Fiber 0.91g 4%
Protein 7.6g 15%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 30.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 201.31 Kcal (843 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.76g 37%
Cholesterol 39.7mg 32%
Sodium 75.24mg 8%
Potassium 40.93mg 2%
Total Carbs 25.52g 21%
Sugars 13.66g 134%
Dietary Fiber 0.37g 4%
Protein 3.11g 15%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 9%
Iron 0.7mg 9%
Calcium 12.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.7
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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