FRESH LEMON MERINGUE PIE

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Make and share this Fresh Lemon Meringue Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 4-H Mom

Categories     Pie

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch, plus
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 egg yolks, well beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 lemon, rind of, grated
2 -3 drops yellow food coloring
9 inches baked pie crusts
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually blend in cold water and lemon juice. Stir in egg yolks. Add butter and boiling water. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium and boil 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir in lemon peel and food coloring. Pour into baked pie crust. Top with meringue.
  • Meringue - In a large bowl with electric mixer, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.

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