lemon meringue pie

Name: Lemon meringue pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 - eggs separated; 1 can(s) 14oz can sweetened condenced milk; 1/2 cup(s) lemon juice; 1 - 9 in gram cracker pie crust, store bought or home made; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar; 1/4 cup(s) white sugar

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Linda Mc Abee

Coleman, MI

Updated on Feb 26, 2015

Very easy to make. This is an eagle brand reciepe from 1940's. They add lemon rind and cook at different temps. Other than that it's the same delisous recipe!

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 - eggs separated
1 can 14oz can sweetened condenced milk
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 - 9 in gram cracker pie crust, store bought or home made
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup white sugar

How To Make lemon meringue pie

Step 1

Beat egg yolks; sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice. Pour into prepared crust.

Step 2

Bake in preheated 325°F (160°C) oven for 25 minutes.
Step 3

Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy; gradually add sugar beating until stiff peaks form but not dry. Spread meringue on top of hot pie, sealing carefully to edge of crust.
Step 4

Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool. Chill before serving, if desired.
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