Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Average
25 mins
30 mins
240 mins
Average budget

Ingredients

1 pie crust
1 1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup water
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 450. Bake pie as directed. Cool.

Step 2

Mix 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in cold water until smooth. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly. Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Beat egg yolks. Stir in 1/4 cup of hot mixture. Cook over low heat stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in butter, lemon peel, and lemon juice. Cool for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Reduce oven to 350. Pour filling into cooled crust. in small bowl beat egg whites, cream of tarter and vanilla on medium for 1 minute or until soft peaks form. Beat in 1/4 sugar on high until glossy peaks form. Spoon onto hot filling.

Step 5

bake at 350 for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool 1 hour. Refrigerate 3 hours.