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Lemon Meringue Pie

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Both Aunt Bessie and Mama made this pie.  It was one of Daddy's favorites and mine!  Sometimes we had lemons from the yard for it.     
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1 (9-inch) crust - baked
See Buttery Pie Crust recipe or Gluten-Free Pie Crust recipe.
Filling:
3/4 cup sugar
3 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
1 & 1/2 cups milk
2 lemons, juice and zest
2 tbsp butter
3 egg yolks, beaten
Meringue:

3 egg whites
6 tablespoons sugar
1/8 tsp cream of tartar​
Pie Filling:
  1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. 
  2. Gradually stir in milk.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens (about 8 – 10 minutes).
  4. Place egg yolks in a small bowl; gradually add a small amount of the hot mixture to egg yolks.  Then add yolk mixture to the rest of the hot mixture.
  5. Cook 2 minutes longer while stirring constantly.
  6. Add lemon juice, zest, and butter.
  7. When lukewarm, pour into pre-baked pie crust.​
Meringue:
  1. With electric mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted.
  2. Gradually add sugar – one tablespoon at a time.
  3. Continue beating until definite peaks form.
  4. Spread on top of pie – allow to touch, but do not cover the pastry edges.
  5. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. 


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