""As you know, mom was a wonderful pie maker, she had lots of practice! This was a family favorite, a good way to use up all our lemons from our avocado and citrus ranch. We always had this pie for Mother's Day. Use mom's pie crust recipe, or if you're a beginner, my sister Lauren's, under my recipes. Prep time doesn't include making and baking the pie shell."..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (9-inch) pie crust (baked)
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LEMON FILLING
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups boiling water
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3 eggs yolks (whites reserved for meringue)
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1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind (optional)
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MERINGUE
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3 egg whites
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3 tablespoons ice water
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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6 tablespoons granulated sugar