Lemon Filling

Name: Lemon Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 c sugar; 1/4 c cornstarch; 1/8 tsp salt; 6 lg egg yolks; 1 1/2 c water; 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest; 1/2 c fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp butter

Jerry Fleeman

Prep 15 mins15m

Cook 10 mins10m

Serves 8

Ingredients

1 c sugar
¼ c cornstarch
⅛ tsp salt
6 lg egg yolks
1 ½ c water
1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
½ c fresh lemon juice
2 tbsps butter

Instructions

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Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a large, nonreactive saucepan. Add egg yolks, then immediately but gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups water. Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat, whisking regularly, , until thickened. Remove from heat, whisk in zest, then juice, and finally butter. Pour into prepared pie crust or refrigerate for other uses.

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