lemon meringue cupcakes

How To Make lemon meringue cupcakes

• Step 1
  In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil, eggs and lemon peel.
• Step 2
  Blend on low speed for 30 seconds. Then beat on medium for 2 minutes.
• Step 3
  Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
• Step 4
  Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert a small decorating tip.
• Step 5
  Fill bag with pie filling. Push the tip into the top of each cupcake to fill with the pie filling.
• Step 6
  For meringue in a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form.
• Step 7
  Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
• Step 8
  Spread meringue over tops of cupcakes, pulling spoon up to form peaks or use a decorating tip to cover tops with meringue.
• Step 9
  Bake at 400° for 5-8 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Watch they will burn easily.
• Step 10
  Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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