This delicious recipe has been generously shared by one of our Lovefoodies supporters, Cathy Kopp.
Lemon Meringue Pie always looks so beautiful, and you would think by looking at it, it would be hard to make, when in fact it's very easy! Here, Cathy shows us how she makes her pie, and as you can see, it really does look wonderful. You can make your own pastry crust or use a ready baked one, the choice is yours!
Thanks Cathy for showing us one of your favourite family recipes.
Recipe by Cathy Kopp

Prep Time: 15 minutes plus extra for cool time

Cook Time: 15 - 20 minutes

Yield: 6 slices

Ingredients

1 Pie shell, baked
For the Filling:
1 & ½ cups sugar
6 Tablespoons corn starch
pinch salt
1 & ⅓ cups cold water
2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
6 egg yolks, whisked in a small bowl
½ cup lemon juice
1 Tablespoon grated lemon zest

For the Meringue:

6 egg whites, room temp
pinch cream of tartar
pinch salt
¾ cup sugar
***** For a lighter version follow this:

For the Filling

Instead of 1-½ c. sugar , use 1 c. Splenda and ½ c. sugar

For the Meringue

Instead of ¾ c. sugar use ½ c. Splenda and ¼ c. sugar

Cathy's Pie!

Instructions:

First, prepare the filling:

1. Combine sugar, corn starch, salt and water in a non-reactive saucepan.

2. Whisk until all lumps are gone.

3. Place over medium heat, whisking constantly until it boils.

4. Remove from heat and add butter or margarine.

5. Temper the egg mixture with the sugar mixture and add all to the saucepan.

6. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Boil for 2 minutes.

7. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and zest.

8. Set aside, and move straight on to preparing the meringue. (you need to do this before the filling cools down.)
Prepare the meringue:

1. Using the whisk attachment of your mixer, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt on low speed until combined.

2. Increase speed to high and whip until stiff peaks form.

3. Whisk in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time.

Putting it all together:

1. Preheat oven to 375F

2. Add filling to pie shell.

3. Top with meringue, making sure to spread it to the edges of the crust, forming a seal.

4. Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until meringue is golden with darker peaks.

5. Let cool at least 2 hours.

6. Refrigerate leftovers.

Kendra's Pie!

Cathy's Hints:

Be scrupulous about not letting any fat get into the egg whites.
Egg whites produce more volume at room temp.
Don't put the filling in the crust until the meringue is ready or the crust gets soggy.
Filling must be hot for the meringue to stick well.
The longer you can wait to eat it, the better it sets up. (I know it's difficult to wait, but trust me.)

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Lemon Meringue Pie

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 Pie shell baked
• For the Filling:
• 1 cups & ½ sugar
• 6 Tablespoons corn starch
• pinch salt
• 1 cups & ⅓ cold water
• 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
• 6 in egg yolks whisked a small bowl
• ½ cup lemon juice
• 1 Tablespoon grated lemon zest

For the Meringue:

• 6 egg whites room temp
• pinch cream of tartar
• pinch salt
• ¾ cup sugar

For the Filling

• c Instead of 1-½ . sugar use 1 c. Splenda and ½ c. sugar

For the Meringue

• c Instead of ¾ . sugar use ½ c. Splenda and ¼ c. sugar

Instructions

First, prepare the filling:

1. Combine sugar, corn starch, salt and water in a non-reactive saucepan.
2. Whisk until all lumps are gone.
3. Place over medium heat, whisking constantly until it boils.
4. Remove from heat and add butter or margarine.
5. Temper the egg mixture with the sugar mixture and add all to the saucepan.
6. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Boil for 2 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and zest.
8. Set aside, and move straight on to preparing the meringue. (you need to do this before the filling cools down.)

Prepare the meringue:

1. Using the whisk attachment of your mixer, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt on low speed until combined.
2. Increase speed to high and whip until stiff peaks form. Whisk in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time.

Putting it all together:

1. Preheat oven to 375F
2. Add filling to pie shell. Top with meringue, making sure to spread it to the edges of the crust, forming a seal.
3. Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until meringue is golden with darker peaks.
4. Let cool at least 2 hours.
5. Refrigerate leftovers.