Many years ago when I moved to a high altitude area, I found that my meringues on my pies were flat and weepy, unlike those I had made at a lower altitude. I found this recipe, and I was back to making Lemon Meringue Pies again. It adds volume and is much more stable. Works great at any altitude.
Provided by PAT79
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Meringue Pie Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a glass or ceramic bowl, stir together the cornstarch, sugar and salt. Mix in the water. Heat in the microwave until the mixture is thick and clear, about 2 minutes at full power. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Beat egg whites in a large glass or metal bowl until foamy. Gradually pour in the sugar mixture while continuing to whip the egg whites until thick and stiff enough to hold a peak. Cover pie filling completely with meringue, sealing to the edges. Bake as directed in the recipe, or in a preheated 450 degrees F (220 degrees C) oven until golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, Sodium 21.3 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
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