SAVORY LEMON MERINGUE PIE
"My father loves lemon meringue pie and always wants one for his birthday," reports Susan Jones of Bradford, Ohio. "I rely on this recipe, which won first place at our county fair. It has a light flaky crust, refreshing lemon filling and soft meringue with pretty golden peaks."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in the shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of pie plate; flute edges., Line with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove foil; cool on a wire rack., For filling, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in the butter, lemon juice, zest and extract until butter is melted. Pour hot filling into crust., In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Ojo Bukunmi
[email protected]This pie was delicious! The lemon filling was tart and the meringue was sweet. The crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.
Vivian Ujunwa
[email protected]This pie was amazing! The lemon filling was tart and the meringue was sweet. The crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.
Alihassan Baloch
[email protected]This pie was a hit! The lemon filling was tart and the meringue was sweet. The crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.
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[email protected]This pie was delicious! The lemon filling was tart and the meringue was sweet. The crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.
Cinna Adams
[email protected]This pie was amazing! The lemon filling was tart and the meringue was sweet. The crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.
Sci
[email protected]This pie was a hit! The lemon filling was tart and the meringue was sweet. The crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.
Fast Sky
[email protected]This pie was delicious! The lemon filling was tart and the meringue was sweet. The crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.
Temosho Mamashie
[email protected]This pie was amazing! The lemon filling was tart and the meringue was sweet. The crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.
Umar Ahmad
[email protected]This pie was a hit! The lemon filling was tart and the meringue was sweet. The crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.
Mpho aaron Mutlane
[email protected]I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The lemon filling was tart and the meringue was sweet. The crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.
oyamenda judith
[email protected]This pie was delicious! The lemon filling was tart and the meringue was sweet. The crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.
Romikhan Khan
[email protected]I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The lemon filling was perfectly tart and the meringue was fluffy and sweet. The crust was also very good. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Samuelistic Dollar
[email protected]This pie was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tart. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Evelina Sakaria
[email protected]I made this pie for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The lemon filling was the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the meringue was light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone looking for a delicious and
Monika Hernandez
[email protected]This pie was a huge hit with my family! The lemon filling was tart and tangy, and the meringue was fluffy and sweet. The crust was also perfect - flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this pie again.