Lemon Meringue Pie

Name: Lemon Meringue Pie
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. sugar; 6 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. fresh lemon juice; 1/2 c. cold water; 4 egg yolks (range fed); 1 1/2 c. boiling water; 1 Tbsp. margarine; 1 tsp. to 1 Tbsp. lemon peel; 1 (9-inch) baked deep pie shell; 4 egg whites for meringue (recipe follows)

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
6 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
1/2 c. cold water
4 egg yolks (range fed)
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 Tbsp. margarine
1 tsp. to 1 Tbsp. lemon peel
1 (9-inch) baked deep pie shell
4 egg whites for meringue (recipe follows)

Directions

1

In medium size, heavy bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt.
2

Add lemon juice, cold water and egg yolks; stir with whisk until smooth.
3

Stir in boiling water.
4

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture begins to boil. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more.
5

Add margarine and lemon peel and stir until melted and combined.
6

Remove from heat and set aside while making the meringue.
7

Preheat oven to 325°.