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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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When you're in the mood for lemon meringue pie, try this classic... it's the real thing! Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups sugar |
6 tablespoons cornstarch |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup cold water |
1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice |
3 egg yolks, well beaten |
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine |
1 1/2 cups boiling water |
1/2 lemon, grated peel of |
2 -3 drops yellow food coloring (optional) |
1 9-inch baked pie crust |
3 egg whites |
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar |
6 tablespoons sugar |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, thoroughly combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
2. Gradually blend in the cold water and lemon juice.
3. Stir in the egg yolks.
4. Add the butter and boiling water.
5. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
6. Reduce heat to medium and boil for 1 minute.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon peel and food coloring.
8. Pour into baked pie crust.
9. Top with Three-Egg Meringue, sealing well at edges.
10. Bake at 350>o F for 12 to 15 minutes.
11. Cool for 2 hours before serving.
12. THREE-EGG MERINGUE: In a bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until foamy.
13. Gradually add the sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
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