lemon meringue pie

How To Make lemon meringue pie

• 1

  Place 2 cups water, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup lemon juice and 1 tbsp. butter in medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until boiling. Stir often to dissolve sugar.
• 2

  Combine remaining sugar and cornstarch in a bowl. Stir thoroughly. Add egg yolks and salt. Mix well.
• 3

  Pour slowly, while stirring, into boiling water. Keep stirring until it boils and thickens. Continue to simmer for 1 or 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand while making meringue.
• 4

  MERINGUE: Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in non plastic bowl, small bowl, until stiff peaks form. Add sugar gradually, while beating.
• 5

  Pour lemon filling into baked shell. Place meringue on top. Push around edges to seal to crust.
• 6

  Bake at 350 degrees about 10 to 12 minutes. Cool at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours, out of drafts, before cutting.
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