*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                  Bob Hope's Favorite Lemon Meringue Pie

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts                         Pies
                Fruits

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                    Baked pie shell
   1      cup           + 2 T. sugar
   3      tablespoons   Cornstarch
   1      cup           Water
   4                    Egg yolks
   2      tablespoons   Butter
                        Grated lemon peel
   4      tablespoons   Lemon juice
                        Pinch of salt
                        -----MERINGUE-----
   3                    Egg whites
   2 1/2  tablespoons   Sugar

. Filling: In top of double boiler, combine sugar, cornstarch & add
 water slowly, stirring constantly until thick and smooth.
 (May have to add more cornstarch). 
Add slightly beaten egg yolks, butter, lemon rind, juice and salt,
 mixing carefully and thoroughly. 
Cook for 2-3 minutes.

 For meringue:
Beat egg whites and sugar until stiff.
 Pour lemon mixture into pre-baked pie shell and cover with meringue.
 Bake in 300 degree oven for 15 minutes or until meringue is light brown.

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