Deluxe Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Deluxe Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1/3 c. cornstarch; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 c. cold water; 1/2 c. lemon juice; 5 eggs, separated; 2 Tbsp. margarine or butter; 1 to 3 tsp. grated lemon rind; 1 baked 9-inch pastry shell; 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar; 1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. cold water
1/2 c. lemon juice
5 eggs, separated
2 Tbsp. margarine or butter
1 to 3 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 baked 9-inch pastry shell
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla

1
Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, cornstarch and salt in a large heavy saucepan; mix well.
2
Gradually add water and lemon juice, stirring until mixture is smooth.
3
Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored; gradually stir into lemon mixture.
4
Add butter.
5
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
6
Remove from heat and stir in lemon rind.
7
Pour into pastry shell.
8
Combine egg whites (at room temperature) and cream of tartar; beat until foamy.
9
Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks. Beat in vanilla.
10
Spread meringue over filling, sealing to edge of pastry.
11
Bake at 350u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool to room temperature.
12
Yields one 9-inch pie.

788

kcal

Calories

Fat

145

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. sugar, 1/3 c. cornstarch, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1 1/2 c. cold water, and more.

Yes, Deluxe Lemon Meringue Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Deluxe Lemon Meringue Pie

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