LEMON MERINGUE PIE (9-INCH)
This is my son's all time favorite pie. He gets upset if I only make one, because he wants a whole pie to himself. Prep and cook time does not include making the pie shell and is approximate. This recipe came from a 1973 Betty Crocker cookbook.
Provided by keen5
Categories Pie
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 9-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bake pie shell.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix sugar and cornstarch in medium saucepan.
- Gradually stir in water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
- Boil and stir 1 minute.
- Gradually stir at least half the hot mixture into egg yolks.
- Blend into hot mixture in pan.
- Boil and stir 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat; stir in butter, lemon peel, lemon juice and food color.
- Pour into baked pie shell.
- Heap meringue onto hot pie filling; spread over filling, carefully sealing meringue to edge of crust to prevent shrinking or weeping.
- Bake about 10 minutes or until a delicate light brown.
- Cool away from draft.
- For Meringue: Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy.
- Beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy (peaks will form).
- DO NOT UNDERBEAT.
- Beat in vanilla.
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ahmed raza junejo
[email protected]This pie is absolutely delicious! The filling is creamy and tart, and the meringue is perfectly browned. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Mary Alabi
[email protected]This pie was a huge hit at my last dinner party. Everyone loved the combination of tart and sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.
Dankan Mutua
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon meringue pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The filling is so smooth and creamy, and the meringue is perfectly toasted. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jen Williams
[email protected]This recipe is a bit tricky, but it's definitely worth the effort. The pie is absolutely stunning and it tastes even better than it looks.
godfrey ribane
[email protected]This pie is absolutely delicious! The filling is creamy and tart, and the meringue is perfectly browned. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
khalil Ur rahman
[email protected]This pie was a huge hit at my last party. Everyone loved the combination of sweet and tart. I'll definitely be making this again.
jlopez YaWcV8ku
[email protected]I've tried many lemon meringue pie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The filling is perfectly tart and the meringue is light and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Arif Amiri
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The pie is absolutely delicious and it's sure to impress your guests.
Clara Moshi
[email protected]I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The meringue was the perfect finishing touch.
Latasha Mayhorn
[email protected]This pie is so good! The lemon filling is the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the meringue is light and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Kiyah Greene
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon meringue pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The filling is so smooth and creamy, and the meringue is perfectly toasted. I'll definitely be making this again.
Viper venom
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pie was a huge hit at my last dinner party. Everyone loved the combination of tart and sweet.
Shelly Navuka
[email protected]This pie is absolutely divine! The filling is creamy and tart, and the meringue is perfectly browned. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
karan chhetri
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the pie always turns out amazing. I've made it for parties and potlucks and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Yeikob Summers (Hope Summers)
[email protected]This pie was delicious! The lemon filling was perfectly tart and the meringue was perfectly browned. I will definitely be making this again.
Shazal Ali
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. The filling is smooth and creamy, and the meringue is light and fluffy. I highly recommend it!
Ivy Nungesser
[email protected]This lemon meringue pie is a classic for a reason! It's sweet, tangy, and has the perfect amount of crunch from the meringue. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.