JUST THE BEST AND EASIEST LEMON MERINGUE PIE

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I have made umpteen lemon pies in my past and many of them from scratch. However, I always go back to this one which starts with a lemon pie filling mix. The added lemon juice gives a very fresh flavor. Hope you enjoy this as much as I do.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Pie

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3 ounce) box lemon pudding mix (Jello brand)
2/3 cup sugar
2 1/4 cups water
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
3 egg whites
6 tablespoons sugar
1 baked 9-inch pie shell, cooled
use the cook and serve mix not instant pudding mix

Steps:

  • Combine pie filling mix, sugar and 1/4 cup of the water.
  • Blend in egg yolks and remaining water.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Blend in lemon juice and butter.
  • Cool 5 minutes, stirring twice.
  • Pour in pie shell.
  • For meringue, beat egg whites until foamy.
  • Gradually beat in 6 tablespoons sugar and beat until mixture forms stiff shiny peaks.
  • Spread meringue over pie filling being sure to seal to the edge of pie crust and bake at 425 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes, or until meringue is browned.
  • Cool a few hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.3, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 104.6, Sodium 413, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 35.1, Protein 5

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