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Grandma's Delightful Lemon Meringue Pie
A sweet and simple lemon meringue pie using cornstarch exclusively for thickening, for a smooth texture. The homemade meringue adds the perfect touch of sweetness, making this pie an ideal dessert for any gathering.
1
40 min
TOTAL TIME
256
CALORIES
$0.49
PER SERVING
Ingredients
11 INGREDIENTS
8 SERVINGS
4 whole egg whites
6 tbsp white sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups water
2 whole lemons
juiced and zested
4 whole egg yolks
beaten
1 whole 9 inch pie crust
baked
2 tbsp butter
Directions
14 STEPS
30 min
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
To make lemon filling, in a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
3
Stir in water, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
4
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil.
5
Reduce heat to low, stirring constantly until thickened.
6
Remove from heat and stir in butter, and then vanilla extract.
7
In a small bowl, gradually whisk 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture into beaten egg yolks.
8
Whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture.
9
Return saucepan to low heat, cook and stir constantly for 2 minutes.
10
Pour filling into baked pastry shell.
11
To make meringue, in a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy.
12
Gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar, continuing to whip until meringue forms stiff, glossy peaks.
13
Spread meringue onto pie, sealing the edges at the crust.
14
Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.
Health Info
Macros
48g
CARBS
8g
FAT
2g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
WHEAT
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