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Best ever lemon meringue pie

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Ingredients/Components

sugar
vanilla - 1/2 tsp
salt - 1/8 tsp
cornstarch - 1/2 c
water
egg yolks - 4 item
margarine - 3 Tbsp
cream of tartar - 1/2 tsp
lemon juice - 1/2 c
grated lemon rind - 1 tsp
9-inch pastry shell, baked - 1 item
Combine egg yolks, water and lemon juice in bowl and add to sugar mixture

How to make best ever lemon meringue pie:

Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan and set aside. Combine egg yolks, water and lemon juice in bowl and add to sugar mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and lemon rind. Spoon into pie shell.Meringue:4 egg whites1/2 tsp. cream of tartar1/2 c. sugar1/2 tsp. vanilla Beat egg whites and tartar at high speed with mixer just until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves. Add vanilla and beat well. Spread meringue over filling and bake at 325° for 25 to 28 minutes.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Pie, Pies and tarts.

Rating:

3.5

Average rating: 3.5, total votes: 6

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