Lemon Meringue Pie
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Lemon Meringue Pie
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You can make luscious lemon meringue pie at home with this easy recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3 egg yolks, beaten
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 1/3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
- 1 9-inch pie shell, baked and cooled
Meringue
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 6 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Mix the sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan. Slowly stir in the water and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and boils for 1 minute. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- To temper the eggs, slowly add half of the hot mixture to the egg yolks in a mixing bowl, whisking constantly until incorporated. Then return the egg mixture to the saucepan and whisk again to incorporate.
- Place the saucepan back on the heat and cook until the mixture thickens about 1 minute. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Add the butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest, stir until incorporated, and pour the hot filling into the baked pie shell.
- To make the meringue: In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer using the whisk attachment until stiff peaks form. Add the cream of tartar and sugar to the meringue mixture.
- Spread the meringue over the lemon filling, sealing to the edge, and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until delicately browned. Let cool at room temperature away from drafts.
Notes
- This is my Grandmother's recipe. She was known for being a wonderful pie maker. I dearly miss her pies. This recipe is by Ethel Eynard. Jefferson City, MO. 1998.
- You will need just one pie shell for this recipe if you want to make a homemade pie shell, most recipes make two shells. So you can half the recipe if desired.
- You may want to blind bake your pie shell before you start the lemon filling. Tempering eggs takes a bit of time and you will want to give that portion of the cooking your undivided attention.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
365kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
149mg
(6%)
Potassium
69mg
(2%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
46g
(92%)
Vitamin A
230IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
4.2mg
(5%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.2mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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