SIMPLY SWEET LEMON MERINGUE PIE
I have always had trouble with my lemon pie filling separating and becoming runny, causing the crust to get soggy. This pie is thickened with a combination of cornstarch and flour and it holds together beautifully. Not only that, but it tastes great!
Provided by Marie
Categories Pie
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 c sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt.
- Stir in water and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium high heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil.
- Stir in butter.
- Place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of the hot mixture.
- Whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture.
- Bring to a boil and continue to cook, stirring constantly until thick.
- Remove from heat.
- Let cool slightly then pour into baked pie crust.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- For meringue, whip 4 egg whites until foamy.
- Add 6 T sugar gradually and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spread meringue over pie, sealing edges at the crust.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 102, Sodium 247.4, Carbohydrate 50.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 34.9, Protein 4.7
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