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Ingredients
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1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
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5 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 cup white sugar
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¼ teaspoon salt
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2 cups water
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3 egg yolks
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2 tablespoons butter
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5 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 teaspoons lemon zest
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3 egg whites
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6 tablespoons white sugar
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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To make lemon filling: In a double boiler, combine cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Stir in water, mixing well. Cook until mixture is thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
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Place egg yolks in a medium bowl and beat well. Slowly pour 1/2 cup of cornstarch mixture into egg yolks, whisking constantly.
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Pour egg yolk mixture back into cornstarch mixture in the double boiler, continuing to constantly whisk. Return the double boiler to heat and cook mixture 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
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Stir butter or margarine, lemon juice, and lemon zest into thickened mixture. Allow mixture to cool, then pour into pie shell.
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To make meringue: In a large metal or glass mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add 6 tablespoons sugar a little at a time, continuing to beat until all sugar is incorporated and whites are stiff. Spread meringue into pie shell, making sure to completely cover lemon filling.
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Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, just until meringue is golden brown. Chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
287 | Calories |
10g | Fat |
48g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 287 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 10g | 12% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 21% |
Cholesterol 84mg | 28% |
Sodium 219mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrate 48g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 35g | |
Protein 3g | 6% |
Vitamin C 5mg | 6% |
Calcium 15mg | 1% |
Iron 1mg | 3% |
Potassium 59mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.