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Lemon meringue pie

Lemon meringue pie
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Ingredients/Components

  • sugar - 1 c
  • salt - 1/2 tsp
  • butter - 1 Tbsp
  • cornstarch - 5 Tbsp
  • boiling water
  • cream of tartar - 1/4 tsp
  • orange juice - 1/4 c
  • 9-inch baked pie shell - 1 item
  • Meringue:3 egg whites
  • lemon grated rind and juice - 1 item
  • to 3 egg yolks - 2 item

How to make lemon meringue pie:

Meringue:3 egg whites1/4 tsp. cream of tartar6 Tbsp. sugar Mix 1 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt together. Add water and cook over medium heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Place in double boiler and cook another 8 to 10 minutes. Add slightly beaten egg yolks, orange juice, lemon juice and rind and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Add butter just before removing from heat. Cool, then pour into shell. Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare meringue. With electric mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add sugar, one tablespoon at a time and continue beating until stiff but not dry. Spread on top of filling, sealing to the edges of pie shell. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until browned. Cool and chill before serving.

Recipe categories: Pie, Pies and tarts, Cakes.

Rating:
Lemon meringue pie
2.5
Average rating: 2.5 of 5, total votes: 8
Cook. Time: PT5M
Total Time: PT5M


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