Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found."--Calvin Trillin

Magic Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Magic Lemon Meringue Pie is from Genig Girls Can Cook, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 graham cracker crust

Filling:
14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 large lemons)
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 egg yolks, whites reserved for meringue

Meringue:
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup sugar
Directions:
Directions:
Mix the condensed milk, lemon juice, zest and egg yolks
Pour mixture into the crust
Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar in a medium bowl with electric hand mixer until soft peaks form
Gradually beat in the sugar until stiff peaks form
Spread the meringue over the pie and seal to the edge of the crust
Bake 15-20 minutes or until the meringue browns slightly
Chill for at least 2 hours before serving

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

327W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!