Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep Time: 1.5 hours
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
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Ingredients
- CRUST:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- FILLING:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup lemon juice

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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- MERINGUE:
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 
 
A delicious lemon pie
with real lemon flavor. With the sweet-tart flavor of
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to be a favorite.
 
Directions
CRUST:
  • Combine flour, shortening, salt, milk, and mix until well blended. Form dough
    into a ball and then flatten. Roll out dough and put into a 9 inch pie plate.
  • Bake at
    350°F until crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
FILLING:
  • Combine
    sugar, cornstarch and salt in a sauce pan.
  • Beat egg yolks and cold water together and
    add to the mixture in the saucepan; and then add the lemon juice and butter.

  • Pour in the boiling water and bring this mixture to a full boil; boil for one minute.
  • Remove

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from the heat and add the lemon extract; stir to mix well and then pour into the baked pie
crust. MERINGUE:
  • Beat egg whites to a soft peak; and then add the powdered sugar
    and cream of tartar. Beat until whites form stiff peaks.
  • Spread over pie filling and
    bake at 350°F until meringue is golden brown. It is best to let the pie cool before serving
    to allow the filling to firm up.

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