Vickys Lemon Meringue Pie

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   Preheat the oven to gas 4 / 180C / 350F

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   To make the filling, add all of the ingredients to a saucepan, checking the instructions for your gelatin / agar agar for how much you'll need to use and how to use it.

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   I used pork gelatin sheets and needed 6 sheets to set the 720mls of liquid (3 cups) used in the filling.

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   With agar agar you need to boil it to activate it.

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   With gelatin you just simmer it or it won't set.

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   Either way whisk it until it's thickened then it's ready

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   Keep the filling covered but off the heat while you make the meringue:

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   Pour the canned bean water into a stand mixer bowl and beat until cloud-like.

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   Add the cream of tartar powder then the sugar in a tablespoon at a time

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    It should be thick enough that the peaks don't flop over when you pat the top with the back of the spoon

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    As soon as the meringue is done, pour the filling into the pie crust.

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    While the filling is hot, spread the meringue mixture over it, carefully sealing to the very edge of the crust

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    Bake for 20 minutes or until the meringue has started to turn golden, then let the pie cool.

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    If you use agar agar as the setting gel, it will set at room temperature.

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    If you use gelatin you'll need to refrigerate it but let it come to room temperature to serve

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