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Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/4 cup cornstarch
1¼ cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
Grated peel of 1 lemon
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1½ cups cold water

1Tbsp. Butter
1 (9") pie crust, pre baked and cooled
3 egg whites
1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp. cornstarch
Directions:
Directions:
Add together in medium saucepan, first 4 ingredients, gradually stir in water until smooth. Stir in egg yolks. Bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly for one minute. Add lemon juice, grated peel of lemon, and butter.
Cook 2 minutes longer.
Remove from heat and spoon into baked pie crust.

Beat egg whites at high speed until foamy.
Gradually stir in sugar, cornstarch and beat until stiff peaks form.
Spread over hot filling, sealing to edges.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.
Cool on wire rack at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
25 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Mom always makes THE best lemon meringue pie, hands down!!

 

 

 

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