This old-fashioned lemon pie recipe came from a very dear friend; it combines just the right amount of tartness and sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups water
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3 egg whites
- 6 tablespoons white sugar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Place egg yolks in a medium bowl and beat well. Slowly pour 1/2 cup of cornstarch mixture into egg yolks, whisking constantly.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Stir butter or margarine, lemon juice, and lemon zest into thickened mixture. Allow mixture to cool, then pour into pie shell.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, just until meringue is golden brown. Chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 287 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat10g | 12% |
Saturated Fat4g | 21% |
Cholesterol84mg | 28% |
Sodium219mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrate48g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars35g | |
Protein3g | |
Vitamin C5mg | 25% |
Calcium15mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium59mg | 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.
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