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Magic Lemon Pie from EAGLE BRAND®

By: EAGLE BRAND®

"Finally, a show-stopping lemon meringue pie that is also easy to make. If you do not wish to grate lemon zest, use 1/4 teaspoon of lemon extract in its place."

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Original Recipe Yield 8 inch pie

Ingredients

1 (8-inch) crumb or baked pie shell
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1/2 cup lemon juice from concentrate
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 eggs, separated
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar, if desired
4 tablespoons sugar

Directions

In mixing bowl, combine EAGLE BRAND®, lemon juice, lemon rind or extract, and egg yolks; stir until mixture thickens. Pour into chilled crumb crust or cooled pastry shell.
Add cream of tartar to egg whites; beat until almost stiff enough to hold a peak. Add sugar gradually, beating until stiff and glossy but not dry. Pile lightly on pie filling.
Bake 325 degrees F. until meringue is lightly browned. Cool.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 378 | Total Fat: 11.8g | Cholesterol: 70mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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Reviewed on May 26, 2008 by LaTanya

I tried this recipe several times. The taste is great, but it never thickened. I would love...

Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2005 by BRNHONEY728

This is a fantastic pie. I call it a lemon ice box pie. It is not a lemon meringue pie! My...

Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2007 by Ga Cook

With freshly squeezed lemon juice this rates 5 stars. I can't imagine whey the recipe doesn't...

Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2006 by beemo63

My mom passed recently this pie was her trademark classic,only she made it with crushed...

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2008 by shelia

I have used this recipe since I first began cooking. It is great and works as well for a key...

Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2007 by Carol

Tried making this recipe for my dad. He loves lemon pie, but thought I would try something...

Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2008 by Alex

This is a classic recipe, but not tart enough for my family's taste! Try using a 9" crust, 4...

Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by swimhard4

I remember my grandmother making this for us as kids! It's the BEST!!

Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2004 by ACPHIFER

This is a pretty good lemon pie, but the layers were too thin. They would probably be OK in a...

Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2005 by DLBH5

My daughter wanted a lemon pie for her birthday, so this is the recipe I chose. She loved it...

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