Lemon Meringue Pie

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== Description ==
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* pre-baked pie crust
=== Filling ===
* 1½ cups sugar
* 3 tablespoons flour
* 2 tablespoons cornstarch
* 1 cups water
* dash of salt
* 3 egg yolks
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 2 teaspoons lemon zest; finely grated
* 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
=== Meringue ===
* 3 egg whites; room temperature
* ½ teaspoon vanilla
* ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
* 6 tablespoons sugar
== Directions ==
# Combine sugar, flour, cornstarch and dash of salt in a medium saucepan.
# Gradually stir 1½ cups water.
# Cook, stirring constantly, over medium high heat til thickened and bubbly.
# Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 more minutes.
# Remove from heat.
# Beat egg yolks slightly.
# Gradually stir in 1 cup of the hot filling into the yolks.
# Return the mixture to the saucepan and bring to a gentle boil.
# Cook and stir for 2 more minutes.
# Remove from heat and stir in butter and lemon zest.
# Gradually stir in lemon juice.
# Mix well, but gently.
# Pour hot filling into pre-baked pie crust.
=== Meringue ===
# Combine egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar and beat at medium speed until soft peaks form.
# Gradually add sugar and beat on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form and sugar is completely dissolved.
# Spread meringue over pie filling, being careful to seal to the edge of the crust.
# Bake in a 350f oven for 15 minutes.
# Cool on a wire rack.
# Chill til serving time.
Category:Pie Recipes
Category:Lemon Recipes