Bob hope's mother's lemon pie

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupSugar
3tablespoonsCornstarch
1cupBoiling water
4Egg yolks, beaten slightly
2tablespoonsButter
4tablespoonsLemon juice
¼teaspoonSalt
1Lemon rind, grated

Directions

Combine sugar and cornstarch in top of double boiler. Add the water slowly, stirring until thick.

Gradually add the egg yolks, butter, grated lemon rind, lemon juice and salt. Stir for 1 or 2 minutes before pouring into a baked shell.

Posted By japlady@... (Rebecca Radnor) On rec.food.recipes or rec.food.cooking