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                             Lemon Meringue Pie
 
 Recipe By     : Elizabeth Powell
 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :1:00
 Categories    : Desserts                         Pies & Pastry
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2                    eggs -- separated
      1/4  cup           fresh lemon juice
    1      tablespoon    lemon zest -- grated
    3      tablespoons   all-purpose flour
    1      cup           sugar
    2      tablespoons   butter
    1 1/4  cups          boiling water
    1                    9 inch pie crust
    3      tablespoons   sugar
 
      In a heavy saucepan, beat egg yolks with lemon juice and zest. Place
 under low heat. Beat in flour, 1 cup sugar, and butter. Add boiling water,
 cook and stir until mixture thickens. Pour into prepared pie crust. Beat egg
 whites until stiff, but not dry. Gradually add 3 tablespoons sugar. Spread
 over filling. Bake at 450 degrees until meringue is browned.
 
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