country lemon meringue pie
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cook time
15 Min
Ingredients For country lemon meringue pie
- 1 9 -INCH PIE SHELL,BAKED
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filling
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1 1/2 csugar
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1/3 ccornstarch
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1/4 tspsalt
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1 1/2 cwater
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4egg yolks
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2 Tbspgrated lemon peel
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2 Tbspbutter
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1/4 clemon juice
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meringue:
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2/3 cegg whites {about 4 large}
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1/4 tspsalt
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1/4 tspcream of tartar
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1/2 csugar
How To Make country lemon meringue pie
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1For filling:In a heavy 2-qt saucepan,combine sugar,cornstarch and salt.Gradually stir in 1-1/2 cups water.Bring to a boil over medium heat,stirring constantly.Boil for 1 minute.Mixture will become thick and translucent.Remove from heat
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2Stir a small amount of the hot filling into the egg yolk.Then,return the egg mixture to the remaining filling.Stir in grated lemon and place mixture back over medium heat until mixture boils again.Boil 1 minute and remove from heat.Add butter:stir until melted.Gradually add lemon juice.Let cool while making meringue.
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3To make meringue:Have egg whites at room temperature in medium bowl.Preheat oven to 375 degrees.With mixer on high speed,beat egg whites until foamy throughout.Add salt and cream of tartar.Beat just until blended.Add sugar slowly.Beat until meringue is shiny and stiff peaks form.Spread meringue on pie,making sure meringue touches crust to seal edges.Bake 12 to 15 minutes until lightly browned.
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