SIMPLY SWEET LEMON MERINGUE PIE

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I have always had trouble with my lemon pie filling separating and becoming runny, causing the crust to get soggy. This pie is thickened with a combination of cornstarch and flour and it holds together beautifully. Not only that, but it tastes great!

Provided by Marie

Categories     Pie

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
2 large lemons, juice of
2 tablespoons butter
4 egg yolks, beaten
4 egg whites
6 tablespoons sugar
1 9-inch baked pie crust

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 c sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt.
  • Stir in water and lemon juice.
  • Cook over medium high heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil.
  • Stir in butter.
  • Place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of the hot mixture.
  • Whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture.
  • Bring to a boil and continue to cook, stirring constantly until thick.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Let cool slightly then pour into baked pie crust.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • For meringue, whip 4 egg whites until foamy.
  • Add 6 T sugar gradually and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread meringue over pie, sealing edges at the crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 102, Sodium 247.4, Carbohydrate 50.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 34.9, Protein 4.7

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