Old time vinegar pie

                                        Old time vinegar pie


1/4 c. vinegar
2 c. water
4 tbsp. corn starch
1 tbsp. flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. sugar
pinch of salt
1 tsp. Lemon flavoring
1tbsp. butter
 

Boil vinegar and water.  Mix flour, cornstarch, pinch of salt and 2 beaten eggs until smooth.   Cook until thick, then add lemon flavoring and butter.  Cool slightly.  Pour into baked pie shell.  Beat egg whites for topping.

Tip for beating egg whites.   Beat them at room temperature.