MY MAMA'S LEMON MERINGUE PIE
This was one of my Mama's pie recipe. She would make this every holiday. Mama died in 2005 and passed her love of cooking on to her daughters. This is one I love to make at the holiday and when I do....I remember Mama!
Provided by Tammy Raynes
Categories Pies
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. FOR FILLING: Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar and cornstarch in medium saucepan. Stir in water gradually. Cook and stir on medium heat until mixture thickens and boils.
- 2. Add about 1/3 of hot mixture to egg yolks, Mix well. Return to saucepan. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, butter and lemon peel. Spoon into cooled baked pie crust.
- 3. FOR MERINGUE: Beat egg whites and cream of tartar at high speed of electric mixer until soft peaks form. Beat in 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until sugar is dissolved and stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla. Spread over filling, covering completely and sealing to edge of pie.
- 4. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool to room temperature before serving. Refrigerate leftover pie.
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