Pam’s Lemon Meringue Pie
Lemon meringue pie is believed to have originated in the United States in the 19th century.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 170 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Pam’s Lemon Meringue Pie
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a medium 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, 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, cream of tartar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
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Gradually add the powdered 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 lightly browned.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
- Sugars 26g
- 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.
