BUNYAN'S DIABETIC LEMON MERINGUE PIE

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I'm a retired chef, who just happens to have diabetes. So the recipies that I post here on "Just a Pinch" will be both diabetic and normal. Some will be recipies that I have collected over my 36 year career, some will be right out of my own coconut (head). This is my favorite dessert, bar none. I hope you enjoy it! Bon...

Provided by Paul Bushay

Categories     Pies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

FOR THE PIE FILLING
9 in baked pie crust
3/8 c splenda/sugar blend
1 1/2 c water
4 eggs seperated (slightly beat yolks)
3 Tbsp butter
1/3 c cornstarch
1/4 c cold water
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 c lemon juice, fresh
zest of 1 lemon
FOR MERINGUE
1/8 c splenda/sugar blend
4 egg whites
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp lemon extract

Steps:

  • 1. Combine splenda/sugar blend (3/8 cup), 1 1/2 cup water, lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium size heavy saucepan. Heat to boiling. Combine cornstarch and the 1/4 cup cold water, stirring to blend. Add to boiling mixture, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is clear and thickened.
  • 2. Remove from heat. Beat lemon juice and egg yolks together. VERY SLOWLY stir into hot mixture. Return to heat and cook until mixture begins to boil. Stir in butter and lemon zest; cover and cool to room temperature.
  • 3. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar to soft peaks. Gradually add Splenda/sugar blend (1/8 cup) and beat until peaks are stiff. Pour lemon mixture into pie shell. Top with meringue and seal to edges. Sprinkle extra lemon zest on top. Bake at 350 degrees until brown. About 15 minutes

Stephanie R
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This pie was amazing! The crust was perfectly flaky, the filling was creamy and tart, and the meringue was light and fluffy. I would definitely make this pie again.


Jenny Deleon
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I loved this pie! The filling was so smooth and creamy, and the meringue was perfectly toasted. The crust was also very flaky. I would definitely make this pie again.


Salman Usain
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This pie was delicious! The filling was creamy and tart, the crust was flaky, and the meringue was light and fluffy. I would definitely make this pie again.


Waleed Khab
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This pie was okay. The crust was a bit too thick, the filling was a bit too runny, and the meringue was a bit too sweet. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Mele Moala
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I was really disappointed with this pie. The crust was dry and crumbly, the filling was runny, and the meringue was flat. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Allen Boyer
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This pie was amazing! The crust was perfectly flaky, the filling was creamy and tart, and the meringue was light and fluffy. I would definitely make this pie again.


farwa kamran
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy. The meringue was also very fluffy. I would probably try using less sugar next time.


fishface animation s
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I loved this pie! The filling was so smooth and creamy, and the meringue was perfectly toasted. The crust was also very flaky. I would definitely make this pie again.


Linda Mensah
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This pie was delicious! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and tangy. The meringue was perfect, too. I would definitely make this pie again.


Jamie Mchugh
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The pie was okay. The crust was a bit too crumbly and the filling was a bit too tart. The meringue was also a bit too soft. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Gambir Khanal
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This recipe was a disaster! The crust was soggy, the filling was runny, and the meringue was flat. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Maripur Action King
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The pie was good, but not great. The crust was a bit dry and the filling was a bit runny. The meringue was also a bit too sweet. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


tiamiyu Jumoke
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy, but the meringue was a bit too thick and sweet. I would recommend using less sugar in the meringue next time.


Mihiret Kebede
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a big fan of lemon meringue pie, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pie was actually really good! The filling was tart and tangy, and the meringue was light and fluffy. I would definitely make


Kimberly d Phillps
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The lemon meringue pie was a success! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was tart and creamy. The meringue wasfluffy and toasted to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kristal Arzola
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This recipe is a keeper! The pie was absolutely delicious, and it was so easy to make. I'm not a baker, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the pie turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Kalep Murillo
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is smooth and tangy, and the meringue is light and fluffy. The pie is also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Md Shadate
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This recipe was a hit! The lemon meringue pie turned out perfectly, with a creamy filling that had just the right amount of sweetness and sourness. The meringue was fluffy and lightly toasted, and the crust was flaky and perfectly golden brown. I wou