Light Lemon Meringue Pie

9 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar, divided
  • 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 c. cold water
  • 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 1 Tbsp. corn oil margarine
  • 1 Tbsp. grated lemon rind
  • 1/4 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell
  • 4 egg whites

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. 2
    In a heavy, 2-quart saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch and water.
  3. 3
    Mix until cornstarch is thoroughly dissolved.
  4. 4
    Add egg yolks and whisk thoroughly.
  5. 5
    Bring to a boil over medium heat and allow to boil for 1 minute.
  6. 6
    Remove from heat and add margarine; mix well.
  7. 7
    Add grated lemon rind and lemon juice and again mix well.
  8. 8
    Allow the custard to cool.
  9. 9
    Spoon the custard into the unbaked pie shell.

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