TASTY LEMON MERINGUE PIE

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The recipe for this yummy lemon pie comes from my grandmother. It's a lovely, special dessert that feels like home.-Merle Dyck, Elkford, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
Pinch salt
2 cups cold water
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon butter
MERINGUE:
3 large egg whites, room temperature
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar
Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches), baked

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water until smooth. 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. Gradually stir 1 cup hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lemon juice, zest and butter until butter is melted. Set aside and keep warm. , For meringue, 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. , Pour filling into crust. Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour; refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.