Lemon Meringue Tarts Recipe
"Eating less sugar meant limiting sweets, so I adapted this longtime favorite of my mother-in-law's. For a fun twist, spread the meringue into a regular-size pie tin, bake it and add the lemon filling. -Gloria Schwarting of Stuart, Virginia..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 egg whites
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1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
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3 tablespoons sugar
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FILLING:
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3/4 cup sugar
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Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1-1/3 cups cold water
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3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
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Lemon slices and mint sprigs
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