country lemon meringue pie

Name: Country Lemon Meringue Pie
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: ## 1 9 -INCH PIE SHELL,BAKED; - filling; 1 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 1/3 cup(s) cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 1/2 cup(s) water; 4 - egg yolks; 2 tablespoon(s) grated lemon peel; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 1/4 cup(s) lemon juice; - meringue:; 2/3 cup(s) egg whites {about 4 large}; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar; 1/2 cup(s) sugar

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Tammy Bahr

Kansas City, MO

Updated on Feb 21, 2011

This is the best!!

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Ingredients

1 9 -INCH PIE SHELL,BAKED
- filling
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
4 - egg yolks
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup lemon juice
- meringue:
2/3 cup egg whites {about 4 large}
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar

How To Make country lemon meringue pie

Step 1

For filling:In a heavy 2-qt saucepan,combine sugar,cornstarch and salt.Gradually stir in 1-1/2 cups water.Bring to a boil over medium heat,stirring constantly.Boil for 1 minute.Mixture will become thick and translucent.Remove from heat

Step 2

Stir a small amount of the hot filling into the egg yolk.Then,return the egg mixture to the remaining filling.Stir in grated lemon and place mixture back over medium heat until mixture boils again.Boil 1 minute and remove from heat.Add butter:stir until melted.Gradually add lemon juice.Let cool while making meringue.
Step 3

To make meringue:Have egg whites at room temperature in medium bowl.Preheat oven to 375 degrees.With mixer on high speed,beat egg whites until foamy throughout.Add salt and cream of tartar.Beat just until blended.Add sugar slowly.Beat until meringue is shiny and stiff peaks form.Spread meringue on pie,making sure meringue touches crust to seal edges.Bake 12 to 15 minutes until lightly browned.
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