Perfect Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 7 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 1/2 c. warm water
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 6 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon flavoring
- 1 baked pie shell
- 1 recipe your favorite meringue
Directions
- Mix together in saucepan, sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add in warm water, cook over direct heat, stirring all the while, till thick and boiling. Remove from heat, pour half of mix into well-beaten egg yolks. Combine with remaining mix in top of double boiler. Add in butter, cook over boiling water only till smooth and butter melted. Remove and stir in lemon juice and flavoring.
- Turn into baked pie shell. Cover with meringue, bake till brown. CAUTION: Don't OVER COOK. Unlike flour, cornstarch over cooked gets thinner, not thicker.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 141g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 284 | |
| Calories from Fat 51 | 18% |
| Total Fat 5.76g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 3.65g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium 22mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 59.86g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 50.36g | 34% |
| Protein 0.15g | 0% |
