lemon meringue pie

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Lisa Johnson
Macon, GA

I love lemons. My family loves my lemon meringue pie. It is my brother's favorite pie and he loves it. I make it for Christmas, Thanksgiving and more holidays.

(2 ratings)
yield 8 servings
prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For lemon meringue pie

  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/3 c
    cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 c
    water
  • 3
    eggs, separated
  • 1/4 c
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/3 Tbsp
    grated lemon rind
  • 1/4 tsp
    cream of tartar
  • 6 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1
    9-inch pie crust, baked

How To Make lemon meringue pie

  • 1
    In a saucepan combine the sugar and cornstarch. Add the water and cook over medium heat, stirring consistency until thickened. Bring the mixture to a boil, and boil for 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat. In a medium bowl beat the egg yolks lightly. Pour a small amount of the hot liquid into the egg yolks, stirring constantly. Return the yolk mixture to the saucepan, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a boil, and boil until thickened. Blend in the butter, lemon juice, and lemon rind. Pour the filling into the pie shell. In a large bowl beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar and 6 tablespoons of sugar until stiff. Spread the meringue over the pie filling, making sure the meringue touches the edges of the pie. Bake at 400 F. for 8 minutes, or until the meringiue is light brown. Let the pie cool before serving.

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