Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie Ingredients

FOR THE FILLING	Grated zest of 1 lemon
1 1/4 c Sugar	THE PIE SHELL
1/4 c Cornstarch	One 8-inch pie shell; baked
1/4 ts Salt	FOR THE MERINGUE TOPPING
1 c Water	3 lg Egg whites; at room
1/2 c Fresh lemon juice	1/4 ts Cream of tartar
3 lg Egg yolks	1/4 c Plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 tb Unsalted butter

Instructions for Lemon Meringue Pie

For the filling, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a nonreactive saucepan. Gradually add the water and lemon juice, stirring to make a smooth mixture. Over medium-high heat, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute, still stirring, as it turns thick and clear, then remove from the heat. Pour half the hot- mixture into the yolks, stirring constantly, then pour the mixture back into the pan, stirring to keep the eggs from scrambling. Cook over low heat, stirring, a few minutes more. Stir in the butter and lemon zest. Pour the lemon mixture into the baked pie shell and smooth with a spatula. Preheat the oven to 350F. To make the meringue, beat the egg whites in a large clean bowl with the cream of tartar. When they make soft peaks, gradually add the sugar and continue until the meringue becomes stiff and glossy and the sugar crystals are dissolved (rub a little between your fingers to feel). Spoon the meringue over the lemon filling, making sure the edges are covered and sealed (otherwise the filling will bubble out). Smooth the meringue, then make peaks (or whatever design you wish) with the back of a spoon. Bake until the surface is lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Cool before serving; refrigerate if not serving right away. NOTES : This is the old American favorite without any gussying up. Recipe by: A Feast Of Fruits Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 591 by "Marie Smith" on Jan 24, 1998

Main Ingredient: PieCuisine: Uncategorized

More like this...

Lemon on Lemon On Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie (Pie Filling)

Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie

Ingredient Insight - look inside this recipe

Butter	Cornstarch	Cream	Egg
Lemon	Salt	Sugar

Pies Sugar Cream Butter Corn Lemon

for flavor and categorization

this is only the 2nd time i have made a lemon pie from the 1st was a didaster about thirty years ago. I would give this recipe 5 stars and gladly use it again

isabella
on Dec 31 2006 4:36PM

Recent searches:   splenda applesauce   free   chicken cabbage potato   sticky ribs   mushrooms beef   strawberry cream cheese cool whip pie   salmon w remoulade sauce   kofta   whole chicken hoisin sauce   salad green mandarin   cheese wonton   lobster avocado salad   onion soup oven roast   kale chicken   whole wheat cake   apple custard pie   gammon mushrooms   peppers jalepeno stuffed   multigrain bread machine   canned ham