Grandma’s Lemon Meringue Pie
Lemon meringue pie is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 19th century.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 170 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Grandma’s Lemon Meringue Pie
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a bowl, combine the pie crust ingredients and press into a pie dish.
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Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside.
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In a saucepan, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, cornstarch, water, and egg yolks.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
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Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted.
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Pour the lemon filling into the baked pie crust.
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In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
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Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
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Spread the meringue over the lemon filling, making sure to seal the edges.
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Bake for 10 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16g25%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 24g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
