Lemon Meringue Pie (9-Inch) Recipe

Name: Lemon Meringue Pie (9-Inch)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 baked 9 inch pie shell; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/3 cup cornstarch, plus; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups water; 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten (save whites for meringue); 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine; 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 2 drops yellow food coloring, if desired; For Meringue; 3 egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 6 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1 baked 9 inch pie shell
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch, plus
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/2 cups water
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten (save whites for meringue)
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 drops yellow food coloring, if desired
For Meringue
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1
Bake pie shell.
2
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
3
Mix sugar and cornstarch in medium saucepan.
4
Gradually stir in water.
5
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
6
Boil and stir 1 minute.
7
Gradually stir at least half the hot mixture into egg yolks.
8
Blend into hot mixture in pan.
9
Boil and stir 2 minutes.
10
Remove from heat; stir in butter, lemon peel, lemon juice and food color.
11
Pour into baked pie shell.
12
Heap meringue onto hot pie filling; spread over filling, carefully sealing meringue to edge of crust to prevent shrinking or weeping.
13
Bake about 10 minutes or until a delicate light brown.
14
Cool away from draft.
15
For Meringue: Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy.
16
Beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy (peaks will form).
17
DO NOT UNDERBEAT.
18
Beat in vanilla.

734

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 baked 9 inch pie shell, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/3 cup cornstarch, plus, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Lemon Meringue Pie (9-Inch) 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 (9-Inch)

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