Old Fashioned Lemon Meringue Pie
Lemon meringue pie is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 19th century and became popular during the 20th century.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 170 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Old Fashioned Lemon Meringue Pie
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, water, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
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In a small bowl, beat egg yolks. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of the hot sugar mixture. Return egg mixture to saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in butter until melted. Pour into baked pie crust.
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In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown. Cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 30g
- 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.
