Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2011

Just made this. Had to look up recipe as the one I usually use on the side of cornstarch box went out when I put cs in glass container. Licking the kettle it seems a bit tart...added 1/4 c more sugar. Even goofed and put all but butter in sauce pan...cooked very slow. Turned out GREAT!! Nice tang with swetness. I'll save and make again! Happy Thanksgiving to all the other Mad cooks!!!

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Madcook

Reviewed: Jun. 1, 2011

Patience is the key here. I did modify the recipe after the fist go around, for my family it was too sweet and not lemony enough. Since the first pie, I use the following modifications: 1. Cook directly on the burner and whisk almost constantly, let the mixture boil for two minutes while whisking constantly so as to not burn (it takes a while). 2. Reduce the sugar to ¾ cup. 3. Increase lemon juice to ¾ cup. 4. Use 2 Tablespoons lemon zest. Cooling the mixture before placing it in the crust is essential. The four stars is for the recipe as written, before my modifications.

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Mountain Girl

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: May 10, 2011

I think the person whose filling didn't thicken enough might have taken it off the heat too soon. It should be quite thick after adding the egg yolks, since the lemon juice will thin it down some. This is a perfect recipe for lemon meringue pie, but if you stir constantly, you can make it in a heavy sauce pan over med. heat, and it will not take as long.

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mollyjo401

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: North Liberty, Iowa, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2011

I was so excited I finally found the directions for making my late Mother's lemon meringue pie! I had the list of ingredients of hers, but no directions on how to make it. It tasted the same, I followed the directions from this recipe to a tee. Everything went well, the lemon thickened to perfection and the meringue was piled high and browned. With our tummies full of expectations I cut it after refrigerating it for at least 3 hours and the filling was runny with water. It tasted fine, but was inedible. I tossed it! Can anyone tell me what went wrong? Thanks in advance for any help.......

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Girlygirl

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Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Whitinsville, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Clarkesville, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2010

I had no problems with the recipe, it was delicious, I have been looking for a lemony pie, I did add just 1 more tablespoon of lemon, only because I am a big fan of lemon. I had some filling left over so I just ate it out of the bowl. I will be making this again and again. Thanks

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jewel6108

Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2010

Mild tasting. No problem with thickening, but not much of a lemon taste. More of a cream pie texture. Was ok, but on to the next recipe.

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monkeygirl43

Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2010

This pie was tasty, just make sure you have the patience. My filling didnt thicken after following the instructions to a T, even AFTER an hour, but then i went without the double boiler, and wha-la! it thickend instantly. I altered the sugar content the second time around, and added more zest and juice for a more lemoy-taste. It was FAB!

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"Chef" Bella

Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2010

loved the lemon part but used a different meringue that used cream of tartar

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sunflowersnmore

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Salem, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 1, 2009

Excellent! My husband said this tasted like restaurant pie! Hint: I heated the lemon filling on medium, and let the eggs sit in room temp for a half hour or so before making the meringue. Turned out perfect!

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