Three Layer Lemon Meringue Pie

12 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 2 c. water
  • 1/3 c. lemon juice
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 3 drops yellow food coloring
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon rind
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 6 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1 baked (9-inch) pie shell

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine 1 1/3 cups of sugar, flour and salt in saucepan. Gradually add water and lemon juice.
  2. 2
    Cook over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly.
  3. 3
    Stir a small amount of hot mixture into beaten egg yolks.
  4. 4
    Stir mixture back into hot mixture.
  5. 5
    Cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
  6. 6
    Remove from heat.
  7. 7
    Add food coloring, lemon rind and butter.

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