Desserts

Luscious Lemon Meringue Pie

Heather Carter
May 25, 2013
129

A sweet & tart lemon filling in a buttery shortbread crust, topped with a slightly sweet, light and fluffy meringue. This pie is oh so luscious!

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For the Filling
1 c. sugar

1/4 cup cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 large egg yolks, reserve the egg whites for the meringue

1 tablespoon grated lemon rind, approximately the rind of one (1) lemon

1/3 c. fresh lemon juice (approximately the juice of two (2) lemons

1 1/2 cups boiling water

2 tablespoons butter

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For the Crust
6 tablespoons butter, very cold

3/4 cup unbleached or all-purpose flour

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For the Meringue
3 large egg whites

6 tablespoons confectioners sugar

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a saucepan mix the first 5 ingredients. Stir in lemon juice. Slowly add the boiling water and stir constantly over medium-high heat, cook until thickened. Remove the pan from heat, add the butter and...
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Nutritions

Calories
230

Sodium
117mg
4% DV

Fat
16g
26% DV

Protein
4g
8% DV

Carbs
21g
7% DV

Fiber
2g
9% DV
Snack Vegetarian Low-Sodium American Holidays/Special Occasions Baked

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Sodium
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0% DV

Fat
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Protein
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Carbs
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