Lemon Meringue Pie by www.country-cooking.com
1 7/8 c Sugar
1/3 c Cornstarch
1/4 t Salt
2 c Milk
3 Eggs, separated, plus 1
-extra egg
-white
1 1/2 t Grated lemon rind
1/2 c Fresh lemon juice
2 T Butter
1 Baked 9" pastry shell
1/2 t Cream of tartar
Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a heavy saucepan.
Gradually add milk, stirring until blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring
constantly, until thickened and mixture comes to a boil. Boil gently 1
minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat egg yolks at hight speed of an electric
mixer until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually stir about 1/4 of hot milk
mixture into yolks; add this to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from
heat; stir in lemon rind, lemon juice, and butter, stirring until butter
melts. Pour filling into baked pie shell.
Beat the 4 egg whites and cream of tartar at high speed of an electric
mixer until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar, 1
Tbsp. at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over hot
filling, sealing to edge. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until browned. Cool
before cutting.
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