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Classic Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 baked 9 inch pie crust
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
1-1/2 cups water
3 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup sugar
2 T. butter
1/3 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 tsp. lemon zest
6 T. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
Directions:
Directions:
Combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt in double boiler top. Gradually blend in water. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cover: cook 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, beat together 3 egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar. Blend a little of the hot mixture into egg mixture, then stir all into remaining hot mixture in double boiler top. Cook over boiling water 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from boiling water. Add butter, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cool. Pour into baked shell. To make meringue: Beat 3 egg whites till foamy. Add vanilla and cream of tartar. Add 6 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue around edge of pie first. Fill in center. Bake in 425ºF oven 5 minutes till meringue is lightly browned.

 

 

 

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