LEMON MERINGUE PIE (9-INCH)
This is my son's all time favorite pie. He gets upset if I only make one, because he wants a whole pie to himself. Prep and cook time does not include making the pie shell and is approximate. This recipe came from a 1973 Betty Crocker cookbook.
Provided by keen5
Categories Pie
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 9-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bake pie shell.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix sugar and cornstarch in medium saucepan.
- Gradually stir in water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
- Boil and stir 1 minute.
- Gradually stir at least half the hot mixture into egg yolks.
- Blend into hot mixture in pan.
- Boil and stir 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat; stir in butter, lemon peel, lemon juice and food color.
- Pour into baked pie shell.
- Heap meringue onto hot pie filling; spread over filling, carefully sealing meringue to edge of crust to prevent shrinking or weeping.
- Bake about 10 minutes or until a delicate light brown.
- Cool away from draft.
- For Meringue: Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy.
- Beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy (peaks will form).
- DO NOT UNDERBEAT.
- Beat in vanilla.
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Nicole Alvallar
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out great. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tart. The meringue was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a delicious pie.
Coretta Tucker
[email protected]This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is tart and sweet. The meringue is light and fluffy, and it browns beautifully in the oven.
FAHD GEMER NF
[email protected]The meringue on this pie was a bit too runny for my taste, but the filling was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would make sure to cook the meringue a little longer.
Md Ashifur Rahman
[email protected]This pie is a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best lemon meringue pie he's ever had.
Faizangill
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon meringue pie, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The filling was tart and sweet, and the meringue was light and fluffy. I would definitely make this pie again.
zoie vesely
[email protected]This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is tart and sweet. The meringue is light and fluffy, and it browns beautifully in the oven.
Aamino Diamond
[email protected]I had never made a lemon meringue pie before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the pie turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family and friends.
Samir khadka
[email protected]This is the best lemon meringue pie recipe I've ever tried! The filling is so smooth and creamy, and the meringue is perfectly browned. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Rahul Dhar
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is perfectly tart and sweet. The meringue is always light and fluffy, and it browns beautifully in the oven.
Linda Flores
[email protected]This lemon meringue pie is a classic for a reason! The filling is tart and sweet, and the meringue is light and fluffy. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.