Butter And Custard Lemon Pie

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 lemon
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 heaping tablespoon flour
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Method

1. 1 Prick a pie crust with a fork and bake it in the pan until set.
2. 2 Boil the water and sugar together in a saucepan.
3. 3 In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with the lemon zest, butter, and flour.
4. 4 Slowly pour the boiling sugar syrup into the yolk mixture while stirring.
5. 5 Return the mixture to the heat and boil until it thickens like custard.
6. 6 Pour the hot filling into the baked crust and let it cool slightly.
7. 7 Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold in the powdered sugar.
8. 8 Spread the meringue over the filling and bake until golden brown.