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Yield: 8 servings. Recipe from pillsbury.com/recipes
Ingredients 1 frozen pie crust shell Filling 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups cold water 3 egg yolks 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice Meringue 3 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup sugar Nutritional info Calories 330 Fat 11g Cholesterol 90mg Sodium 320mg Carbohydrates 56g Protein 3g |
Directions
- Follow all instructions on package from frozen pie crust shell.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix 1 1/4 cups sugar, the cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in cold water until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- In small bowl, beat egg yolks with fork. Stir about 1/4 cup of hot mixture into egg yolks. Gradually stir yolk mixture into hot mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat. Stir in butter, lemon peel and lemon juice. Cool slightly, about 15 minutes. Pour into cooled baked shell.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. In small deep bowl with electric mixer, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and vanilla on medium speed about 1 minute or until soft peaks form. On high speed, gradually beat in sugar 1 tablespoon at a time until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spoon meringue onto hot filling; spread to edge of crust to seal well and prevent shrinkage.
- Bake at 350°F 12 to 15 minutes or until meringue is light golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Refrigerate until filling is set, about 3 hours. Store in refrigerator.
