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Lemon: Lemon Meringue Pie, First Prize

Source of Recipe

Susan Jones


List of Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup cold water

FILLING:
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
3 egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon lemon extract

MERINGUE:
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar


Recipe

In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Rollout pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Prick bottom and sides of pastry with a fork. Line with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450�F for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5-6 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Reduce heat to 350�F. For filling, combine sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt in a saucepan. Gradually stir in water. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.

Gradually stir 1 cup hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in butter, lemon juice, peel and extract until butter is melted. Cover; set aside and keep hot. For meringue, beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a mixing bowl on medium until foamy, about 1
minute. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Pour hot filling into crust. Spread meringue evenly over filling, sealing edges to crust. Bake at 350�F for 15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour; refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 6-8 servings.