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Lemon Meringue Pie II

SUBMITTED BY: Cathy PHOTO BY: David Cobbs

"A traditional lemon meringue pie, made entirely from scratch."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 6 stars. This recipe average a 2.7 star rating.
Read Reviews (4)
Original recipe yield 1 pie

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 7 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 3 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 egg whites
  • 6 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. In a small bowl mix cold water and cornstarch to a thin paste. In a medium saucepan bring hot water and sugar to a boil, then add cornstarch paste. Transfer this mixture to a double boiler. Cook until thick and smooth, stirring constantly, about 15 minutes. Whisk a small amount of this mixture into egg yolks, then whisk egg yolk mixture back into double boiler. Cook everything together for a few minutes longer, continuing to stir. Mix in juice and rind of 1 lemon along with butter. Set custard aside to cool.
  3. In a medium glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites while gradually adding sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. When egg whites hold a stiff peak, beat 1 teaspoon lemon juice into meringue.
  4. Pour filling into baked pie shell. Spread meringue over lemon filling.
  5. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes or until delicately browned.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2003 by RAVENSKYE
The lemon filling should be tart, not sweet, this pie was a waste of money and time, a big... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2003 by Rae
A little bit aof work but well worth the effort. Very tasty. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2006 by SAPNARED
The baking time is off, 25 to 30 mintues is way too much. check around 15 minutes. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2007 by Nancy Liedel
Way too much sugar and not enough lemon and zest. Sorry, cause I really wanted to love it. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Lemon Meringue Pie II

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 333

  • Total Fat: 8.6g
  • Cholesterol: 84mg
  • Sodium: 143mg
  • Total Carbs: 62.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
  • Protein: 3.3g

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