Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Water2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Corn starch3 Tablespoon
 Flour2 Tablespoon
 Sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Eggs3
 Lemon juice4 Tablespoon
 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
 Salt1 Teaspoon

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Pre-heat the oven to the required temperature.

MAKING
2) On a slightly floured surface, roll out the pastry dough. Use the dough to line a pie plate . Bake for a few minutes till it turns light brown.
3) In a saucepan, boil water. Add in cornstarch, flour and sugar that has already been mixed together with ½ cup of water. Continually stir. Slowly add in the egg yolks and stir well.
4) Allow the mixture to cook for 5 minutes while stirring continually. Add in lemon juice, lemon rind and salt. Remove from heat.
5) Pour the mixture into the slightly baked crust.
6) In a small bowl beat the egg yolks along with 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon baking powder. Pour it over and spread it as a thick layer.
7) Bake in the oven for 5 minutes till it turns light brown.

SERVING
8) Remove from oven and let it cool. Make slices and serve chilled.
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