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Classic lemon meringue pie

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Ingredients/Components

sugar
salt - 1/4 tsp
flour - 1 c
cornstarch - 5 Tbsp
egg yolks - 3 item
cold water - 3 Tbsp
boiling water
margarine - 6 Tbsp
lemon juice - 1/2 c
grated lemon rind - 2 Tbsp
Meringue:3 egg whites

How to make classic lemon meringue pie:

Filling:3/4 c. sugar5 Tbsp. cornstarch1/8 tsp. salt1/2 c. lemon juice3 egg yolks1 1/2 c. boiling water2 Tbsp. margarine2 Tbsp. grated lemon rind Meringue:3 egg whites6 Tbsp. sugar Crust: Mix flour and salt; cut in butter. Add water and form dough into a ball. Roll out lightly to an 11-inch circle. Bake at 400° (weighted) for 10 minutes, unweighted for 10 to 15 minutes.

Filling: Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in saucepan. Blend well. Add lemon juice and water; stir until cornstarch is completely dissolved. Add yolks; blend well. Slowly stir in boiling water. Bring to boil, lower heat and simmer 1 minute. Stir constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and lemon rind. Pour into shell.

Meringue: Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread on filled pie. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until brown.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Pie, Pies and tarts.

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