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 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. cornstarch; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 3/4 c. water; 4 eggs; 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened; 2 Tbsp. grated lemon rind; 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice; 1 baked pastry shell; 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar; 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
1 3/4 c. water
4 eggs
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened
2 Tbsp. grated lemon rind
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
1 baked pastry shell
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar

1
Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium saucepan.
2
Gradually add water, stirring until well blended.
3
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
4
Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored; gradually add 1/4 of hot mixture into remaining hot mixture.
5
Cook over low heat 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
6
Add butter, lemon rind and juice, stirring until butter melts.
7
Pour filling into pastry shell.
8
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar.
9
Beat until stiff peaks form.
10
Spread over warm filling, sealing to edge of pastry. Bake at 350u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.
11
Cool to room temperature.

697

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. sugar, 1/2 c. cornstarch, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1 3/4 c. 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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