Lemon Meringue Pie

Name: Lemon Meringue Pie
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. cornstarch; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 3/4 c. water; 4 eggs, separated; 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened; 2 Tbsp. grated lemon rind; 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice; 1 baked (9-inch) pastry shell; 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar; 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
1 3/4 c. water
4 eggs, separated
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened
2 Tbsp. grated lemon rind
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
1 baked (9-inch) pastry shell
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar

Directions

1

Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium saucepan.
2

Add water, stirring until well blended.
3

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
4

Beat egg yolks and gradually add to mixture and cook until thick.
5

Remove from heat.
6

Add butter, lemon rind and juice; stir until butter melts. Pour filling into pastry shell.
7

Beat egg whites and add sugar and cream of tartar.
8

Pour over pie.
9

Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.