Blueberry Custard Pie

 (Makes 8 servings)
Berry Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar
3 tbsp cornstarch
1/8 tsp cinnamon
3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
3 tbsp orange juice.

Custard Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups milk
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp lemon extract or lemon juice

Topping (meringue):
3 egg whites
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
6 tbsp sugar
And one 9 inch pre-baked pie crust!

Method:
Berries - In a saucepan, stir together sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Stir in the blueberries and orange juice. Cook and stir until mixture is bubbly. Cover and set aside.

Custard - In a saucepan, combine milk, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch and salt. Cook and stir until bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 more minutes and stir in lemon extract or lemon juice. Cover and set aside.

Meringue - In a medium mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until firm peaks form.

Assemble - Pour berry mixture into baked pie crust. Carefully spread custard over the berry mixture. Spread meringue over custard, spreading to edges of crust to seal.

Bake the meringue-topped pie in a 350F oven for 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Happy Baking!   

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