SAVORY LEMON MERINGUE PIE

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From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 cup(s) shortening
1/4 cup(s) cold water
FOR THE FILLING
1 1/2 cup(s) sugar
1/4 cup(s) cornstarch
3 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1 1/2 cup(s) water
3 - egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoon(s) butter
1/3 cup(s) lemon juice
1 teaspoon(s) grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon(s) lemon extract
FOR THE MERINGUE
3 - egg whites
1/4 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar
6 tablespoon(s) sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in the shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of pie plate; flute edges. Line with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove foil; cool on a wire rack.
  • For filling, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in the butter, lemon juice, peel and extract until butter is melted. Pour hot filling into crust.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

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