Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Classic Crisco Pie Crust Single crust; 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups cold water; 1 large egg yolk lightly beaten; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; meringue; 3 large egg whites; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Classic Crisco Pie Crust Single crust
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 large egg yolk lightly beaten
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
meringue
3 large egg whites
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
HEAT oven to 425u00b0F. Prepare single pie crust according to recipe directions, using a 9-inch pie plate. Cool.
2
REDUCE oven temperature to 350u00b0F.
3
COMBINE sugar, cornstarch and salt in medium saucepan. Gradually stir in water until mixture is well blended. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook and stir 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
4
STIR small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk in small bowl. Return mixture to saucepan. Cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and lemon peel.
5
BEAT egg whites and salt in small bowl until frothy. Gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition. Beat until stiff, but not dry. Beat in vanilla.
6
SPOON filling into baked pie shell. Spread meringue over filling, sealing meringue to edge of pie shell.
7
BAKE at 350u00b0F for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on rack. Cut with sharp knife dipped into hot water.

433

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Classic Crisco Pie Crust Single crust, 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup cornstarch, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 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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