MOMS LEMON MERINGUE PIE

MOMS LEMON MERINGUE PIE image

Yield Server 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup cold water
3 eggs, separated, yolks well beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups boiling water
1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon peel
Meringue
3 egg whites
¼ teaspoon cream of tarter
6 tablespoons sugar
1 pre-baked pie shell

Steps:

Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan using a wire whisk. Gradually add cold water and lemon juice and mix until smooth. Place saucepan over medium heat. Add egg yolks and blend well. Add butter, then gradually add the boiling water, stirring constantly with the whisk. Bring to a full boil, stirring constantly, over medium heat. Reduce heat as mixture thickens and boil slowly for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add lemon peel. Allow to stand and let film form. Prepare meringue Beat egg whites and cream of tarter until whites lose foamy appearance and make soft peaks. Reduce mixer speed and add sugar gradually. When all sugar is added, increase mixer speed until the whites are firm and glossy. Pour pie filling intro shell, top with meringue. Bake at 350F until the meringue is browned, about 15 minutes.