grape meringue pie

[Wilma]

Does anyone remember making it?  First daughter just found the recipe they used in Home Ec years and years ago.

[Ole Granny]

Sure don't.  But please post it.

[Diane Amberg]

 Yes, please do.

[Ole Granny]

Pretty Please

[Wilma]

Grape Meringue Pie from Home Ec. class in 1963 or 64

3/4 c, sugar                        1/4 c. cornstarch
1 1/3 c, grape juice              2 egg yolks
2 Tbs. butter                       2 tsp. lemon juice

Mix sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan gradually stir in grape juice.  Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boil 1 min.  Slowly stir at least half the hot mixture into egg yolks, then blend into hot mixture in saucepan.  Boil 1 min. longer, stirring until smooth.  Blend in butter, lemon juice.  Pour into baked pie shell.  Cover with pie meringue.  Bake.  Serve as soon as cool.

[Diane Amberg]

  That sounds really good and easy too. Thank you.

[Ole Granny]

Since I have grape in the fridge, I shall busy myself in the kitchen.  Thanks so very much.