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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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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 |
9-inch pastry shell |
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar |
Directions:
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 350° for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool to room temperature.
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