Lemon Meringue Pie with a twist

Name: Lemon Meringue Pie with a twist
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c water; 1 c sugar; 6 Tbsp corn starch; 3 eggs, separated; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 Tbsp butter, melted; 1/3 c sugar, for meringue; 1/4 tsp cream of tartar; 1 9-inch pie crust shell of your choice; 6 oz can frozen lemonade, thawed

By Carolyn Parke
@Homemadehappiness

This is one of my families holiday dessert favorites. The lemonade gives it the extra twist.

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I can't wait to make this again on a hot summer day. This pie was so refreshing. The addition of lemonade gave this pie a different taste and is a great twist! Test Kitchen Avatar The Test Kitchen

Rating:

★★★★★ 5 votes5

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Serves:

Prep:

30 Min

Cook:

15 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

1 1/2 c

water
1 c

sugar
6 Tbsp

corn starch
3

eggs, separated
1/2 tsp

salt
1 Tbsp

butter, melted
1/3 c

sugar, for meringue
1/4 tsp

cream of tartar
1

9-inch pie crust shell of your choice
6 oz

can frozen lemonade, thawed
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How to Make Lemon Meringue Pie with a twist

Step-by-Step

Mix the one cup of sugar and cornstarch. Add cold water. Whisk together.
Bring to a boil stirring constantly until liquid is clear.
Mix small amount of hot mixture with slightly beaten egg yolks, and return all to pan. Mix in lemonade, salt, and butter.
Cook stirring constantly for one minute or until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
When cooled pour into baked pie shell (9" pie shell).
Beat egg whites with 1/3 cup sugar and cream of tartar until stiff and forming peaks. Put on pie and bake in 350 degrees until lightly golden. Cool then refrigerate.

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About Lemon Meringue Pie with a twist

Course/Dish: Pies Puddings

Main Ingredient: Sugar

Regional Style: American

Collections: Easter Lovable Lemon

Other Tags: Quick & Easy For Kids

Hashtags: #lemon #lemonade #meringue pie

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