Lemon Meringue Pie

By KimberlyB

Ingredients

• CRUST:
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons milk
• FILLING:
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 6 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
• MERINGUE:
• 3 egg whites
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Preparation

Step 1

CRUST:
1. Combine flour, shortening, and salt, and mix until well blended. Form dough into a ball and then flatten. Roll out dough and put into a 9 inch pie plate.

2. Bake at 350°F until crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.

FILLING:
1. Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a sauce pan.

2. Beat egg yolks and cold water together and add to the mixture in the saucepan; and then add the lemon juice and butter.

3. Pour in the boiling water and bring this mixture to a full boil; boil for one minute.

4. Remove from the heat and add the lemon extract; stir to mix well and then pour into the baked pie crust.

MERINGUE:
1. Beat egg whites to a soft peak; and then add the powdered sugar and cream of tartar. Beat until whites form stiff peaks.

2. Spread over pie filling and bake at 350°F until meringue is golden brown. It is best to let the pie cool before serving to allow the filling to firm up.