MOM'S LEMON MERINGE PIE
I don't know when or how Mom got this recipe but it was the one she used since the 1950's. She made it from scratch for holidays and it was always just wonderful.
Provided by Kathie Carr
Categories Pies
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. TO MAKE FILLING: Mix sugar, salt, cornstarch. Add water and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat stirring with a whisk until thick and clear.
- 2. Place egg yolks in a small bowl and very gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. Go slowly so yolks do not cook. Then slowly whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. Bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat. Add butter and cool a bit. Pour into pie shell.
- 3. TO MAKE MERINGUE: With mixer beat egg whites until frothy; gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla. Spoon on top of lemon pie filling, making peaks if you like and spreading to crust edge to seal filling in. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes, until meringue is nicely browned.
- 4. NOTE: Depending on the color you like for the filling you may add a bit of yellow food coloring along with the vanilla.
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Kuddus Mia
[email protected]This pie was a waste of time and ingredients. I would not recommend it.
Ashiqul Abir
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly but my pie turned out runny. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Melusi Ba
[email protected]This pie was a disappointment. The lemon curd was too tart and the meringue was too sweet.
Shahab Raja
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon meringue pie, but this one was surprisingly good.
Desmond Christal
[email protected]This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I'm sure others will enjoy it.
L A Azad
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the meringue to brown, but the pie still tasted great.
Faith Ijeomah
[email protected]This pie is a bit too tart for my taste, but I know that's a matter of personal preference.
Galib
[email protected]I made this pie for a special occasion and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.
Christine Nicholson
[email protected]This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The results are amazing!
Curt
[email protected]I love the combination of the tart lemon curd and the sweet meringue. It's the perfect balance of flavors.
That1guy1to33
[email protected]This pie is a classic for a reason. It's delicious, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser.
potato _kun
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!
Shammah PianoMan
[email protected]This pie was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The lemon curd was the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the meringue was light and fluffy.
Amr Naser
[email protected]I made this pie for a family gathering and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of the tart lemon curd and the sweet meringue. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Verssaci Vibes
[email protected]This pie was absolutely delicious! The lemon curd was tart and flavorful, and the meringue was fluffy and sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a classic and delicious lemon meringue pie.