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Lofty Lemon Meringue Pie

SUBMITTED BY: Maker of SPLENDA® Sweetener Products 

"Spread the meringue on a piping hot filling. Take care to seal meringue to the crust to help prevent weeping. The addition of meringue powder allows for a mile-high meringue without the worry of uncooked egg whites."
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This recipe has been rated 6 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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PREP TIME  40 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  55 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • Pie Crust
  • 1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crust
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  • Filling
  • 1 1/2 cups SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
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  • Meringue
  • 1/4 cup meringue powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. FIT one piecrust into a 9-inch pie plate according to package directions; fold edges under and crimp. Prick bottom and sides of piecrust with a fork. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
  3. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
  4. Whisk together 1 1/2 cups SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 3/4 cups water and egg yolks in a non-aluminum heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Boil 1 minute, whisking constantly. Remove from heat. Whisk in butter, lemon juice and lemon peel. Spoon into pastry shell.
  5. Combine meringue powder, cornstarch, water and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Beat at high speed with an electric mixer for two minutes. Gradually add SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener and corn syrup, beating at high speed until stiff peaks form.
  6. Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing to edge of pastry. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

FOOTNOTES

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
  • Meringue powder is a made from dried egg whites and is used to replace fresh eggs in recipes where egg whites are uncooked or not cooked to 160 degrees F. Meringue powder can be found in the baking section of your grocery store or at craft and cake decorating stores.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 6, 2008 by gillescrazy 
I've just made this lemon meringue pie today and all who ate were satisfied! However, there... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 15, 2008 by slefml 
This is a great pie. Was not hard to make and turned out very well. It didn't last long at our... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 27, 2007 by NINAgriffith 
I'm a dibetic and i love this recipe i can eat it with out my bloodsugar going up MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 27, 2006 by Margo S. 
This pie is incredible!!! It was the biggest hit at Thanksgiving dinner!!! No one knew there... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 3, 2006 by TWILATWIGGY 
really really good and easy to make too. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Lofty Lemon Meringue Pie

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 263

  • Total Fat: 12.9g
  • Cholesterol: 114mg
  • Sodium: 185mg
  • Total Carbs: 33g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4.4g

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