Lemon Meringue Pie

Name: Lemon Meringue Pie
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar, divided; 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups cold water plus 1/3 cup cool water, divided; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 5 eggs, separated; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 to 3 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 1 (9-inch) pie shell, baked and cooled; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; Lemon peel twists, optional; Mint leaves, optional

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"After a heavy meal or whenever else your palate needs something light and refreshing, the tang of a citrus fruit seems to satisfy as no other flavor. It’s no wonder Lemon Meringue Pie is a perennial favorite. In this classic recipe, the tartness of lemon in a smooth, egg yolk-thickened filling is balanced by the sweetness of a soft and fluffy egg-white meringue topping. Though the recipe has two parts - filling and topping - both are easy to accomplish to produce luscious results...."

INGREDIENTS

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2 cups sugar, divided

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1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch, divided

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1/4 teaspoon salt

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1 1/2 cups cold water plus 1/3 cup cool water, divided

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1/2 cup lemon juice

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5 eggs, separated

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2 tablespoons butter

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1 to 3 teaspoons grated lemon peel

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1 (9-inch) pie shell, baked and cooled

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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

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1/2 teaspoon vanilla

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Lemon peel twists, optional

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Mint leaves, optional

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