Tart Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Tart Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups cold water; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 3 eggs, separated; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 3 to 4 drops yellow food coloring; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups cold water
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
3 to 4 drops yellow food coloring
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar

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

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 cups sugar, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 cups cold water, and more.

Yes, Tart 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.

Tart Lemon Meringue Pie

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