Grandma’s Lemon Custard Pie with Lemon Curd Topping

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

whole milk

large eggs

large egg yolks

1/2 cup

sugar

1 tsp

lemon extract

1/8 tsp

fine grain salt

homemade or store-bought Pie Crust in a deep dish pie pan (unbaked)

1/2 cup

+ 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided use)

3 tbsp

cornstarch

1/4 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

+ 2 tablespoons water

1 tbsp

butter

1 tsp

grated lemon zest

to 3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)

1/4 cup

freshly squeezed lemon juice