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Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

I think of my grandmother every time I make this pie...it's a recipe she made often. Because of my husband's engineering job, we've lived in several states, and I've shared this recipe with lots of friends I've made over the years.

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Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

25 15 40

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
Dash salt
1-1/2 cups water
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
MERINGUE:
3 egg whites, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar

Directions

In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 additional minutes. Gradually stir in 1 cup of hot filling to egg yolks; return to saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in butter, lemon juice and peel. Pour hot filling into pastry shell.
For meringue, beat egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar in a bowl at medium speed until soft peaks form. Add sugar gradually, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff and glossy. Immediately spread over pie, sealing edges to pastry.
Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until meringue is golden. Cool. Store in refrigerator. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 382 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 92 mg cholesterol, 172 mg sodium, 67 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Lemon Meringue Pie in Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook , p78

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Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2013 by GBSailor

Did not come out very good. The lemon filling was very thick. Could be the 6 Tbs of cornstarch is way too much. Might try again with less cornstarch.

Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2012 by brendallozano

This is a fantastic recipe. Loved it.

Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2011 by ambercastelli

everyone loved it. Came out great

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2010 by Tennessee Momm

Wonderful recipe! My husband's favorite pie is lemon meringue. I have made quite a few versions but this one is a winner for "keepers"!

Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2010 by marebare1956

This pie tasted good and the merigue turned out beautifully but when I cut into it, it has all this moisture causing the crust to get soggy. Maybe I should have let the filling cool more before I put the merigue on. Any suggestions? I will probably try this again just to see what the results are the 2nd time before I am too quick to judge.

Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2010 by julabug2001

I have never made lemon meringue pie before and was very nervous. The recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out great!!!

Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2009 by suety

Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2009 by Darlene Gilbert

This was an awesome recipe, it was my first time trying to make lemon meringue from scratch rather than a box and this recipe will definatley be used over and over!! Thank you....I had a hard time with the meringue it took me a couple of takes to get it just right!!

Reviewed on Oct. 08, 2008 by Nancy_MI

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