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Fresh Lemon Meringue Pie




Source of Recipe


Easy Home Cooking


List of Ingredients




1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 egg yolks, well beaten
2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups boiling water
Grated peel of 1/2 lemon
2 to 3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
1 (9-inch) baked pie crust
Three Egg Meringue:
3 egg whites
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
6 tbsp sugar

Recipe



In large saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually blend in cold water and lemon juice. Stir in egg yolks. Add butter and boiling water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium and boil 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir in lemon peel and food coloring. Pour into baked pie crust.

In a large bowl with electric mixer, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form. Put on top of filling, spread to edges. Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool 2 hours before serving.