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Here is that little piece of perfection that will take you back to your childhood years. And back to your Grandma's cooking! It's simply amazing!

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The Ingredients To Gather:

• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 3 eggs, separated
• zest from 1 medium lemon
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 baked, cooled 9-inch pie shell
• Preheat oven to 350°F.

The Step By Step Directions To Follow:

1. Combine the sugar, flour, salt and water in a heavy saucepan. Stir constantly over medium-high heat until mixture boils.
2. Slightly beat the egg. Mix boiled mixture with the egg yolks; then pour the egg yolk mixture back into the pan, cook for 1 more minute. Add the butter.
3. Add lemon zest and lemon juice.
4. Pour into cooled, baked 9-inch pie crust and top with meringue, sealing meringue to edge of pastry. Bake in a 350°F oven 12 to 15 minutes or until nicely browned.

Meringue Ingredients To Gather:

• 3 egg whites, at room temperature
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

The Step By Step Directions To Follow:

1. Beat the egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. With mixer running, add the cream of tartar, then gradually add the sugar, a tablespoon at a time, and beat until stiff peaks form. Beat in the vanilla.
2. Pile atop pie, and bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.

And now you have the taste of Grandma coming back to you. Gather your family around to Enjoy this amazing slice of pie. Don't forget the cold glass of milk with it!

Article Source: Texas Cooking