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lemon meringue pie

(1 rating)
sokygal avatar
Recipe by
Teresa G.
@sokygal
Here, KY

Sweet and tart, this is a pie that everyone loves. You may substitute bottled juice, but fresh squeezed is best. Delicious!

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For lemon meringue pie

  • 1
    pie shell, baked
  • 1 1/2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 6 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    cold water
  • 1/2 c
    lemon juice, fresh squeezed (about 4 lemons)
  • 3 lg
    egg yolks, beaten (whites reserved for meringue)
  • 2 Tbsp
    unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 c
    boiling water
  • 1 tsp
    grated lemon zest
  • FOR THE MERINGUE
  • 3
    reserved egg whites
  • 1/4 tsp
    cream of tartar
  • 5 Tbsp
    granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    pure vanilla extract

How To Make lemon meringue pie

  • 1
    Read entire recipe, then prep and assemble ingredients and utensils.
  • 2
    Stir together sugar, cornstarch and salt in a 2 or 3 quart nonstick or stainless steel (nonreactive) saucepan.
  • 3
    Gradually stir in 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup lemon juice, until smooth.
  • 4
    Add, and blend in well, beaten yolks and melted butter.
  • 5
    Stirring constantly, gradually add boiling water.
  • 6
    Over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, bring mixture to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 1 minute.
  • 7
    Remove from heat and stir in zest.
  • 8
    Pour into baked pie shell (on cookie sheet for ease of handling) and set aside.
  • 9
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and place oven rack in middle position.
  • 10
    In mixing bowl, beat egg whites until frothy (a few seconds.)
  • 11
    Add cream of tartar and beat to stiff peak stage.
  • 12
    While beating, very gradually add 5 tablespoons sugar, then the vanilla.
  • 13
    Spread meringue over pie.
  • 14
    Bake (on cookie sheet) at 350 degrees F for 7 minutes, turn and bake for additional 5 to 8 minutes.
  • 15
    Remove from oven and allow to cool completely (minimum of 4 hours) before serving. (After 1 hour, may refrigerate to speed cooling.)
  • 16
    Refrigerate leftovers.
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