Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 c. cornstarch; 1/2 c. cold water; 1 3/4 c. sugar; 1 c. hot water; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. fresh lemon juice; 1 (9-inch) pie shell; 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 5 eggs; 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine; 2 Tbsp. finely grated lemon peel

Servings: persons

1/3 c. cornstarch
1/2 c. cold water
1 3/4 c. sugar
1 c. hot water
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
1 (9-inch) pie shell
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
5 eggs
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. finely grated lemon peel

1
Dissolve cornstarch in cold water in a 2-quart microproof bowl.
2
Add 1 1/4 cups of the sugar, hot water and salt.
3
Blend well.
4
Cover with casserole lid and cook on High 6 to 7 minutes or until mixture is thick and clear.
5
Stir occasionally.
6
Set aside. Beat egg yolks in another bowl until thick.
7
Gradually beat into cornstarch mixture.
8
Cook on High for 2 minutes.
9
Add butter and stir until melted.
10
Blend in lemon juice and peel.
11
Pour into pie crust.
12
Set aside to cool slightly.
13
Beat egg whites with cream of tartar in a large bowl until foamy.
14
Gradually beat in remaining sugar until whites are stiff and glassy.
15
Blend in vanilla. Spread over cooled filling, sealing the edges.
16
Heat in conventional oven to 450u00b0 for 4 to 6 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned.
17
Let cool.

725

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1/3 c. cornstarch, 1/2 c. cold water, 1 3/4 c. sugar, 1 c. hot water, and more.

Yes, 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.

Lemon Meringue Pie

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