Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

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Lemon Meringue Pie
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan stir together the sugar, cornstarch and flour.
  2. Gradually add the water, stirring constantly.
  3. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly.
  4. Reduce heat and cook and stir 2 minutes more.
  5. Gradually stir about 1 cup of the hot mixture into the egg yolks.
  6. Pour egg yolk mixture back into remaining hot filling in saucepan.
  7. Bring to a gentle boil.
  8. Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
  9. Remove from heat.
  10. Stir in the butter or margarine and lemon peel.
  11. Gently stir in lemon juice.
  12. Prepare meringue: In large mixing bowl combine 3 egg whites, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar.
  13. Beat with mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  14. Gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar, beating the meringue until stiff and glossy peaks form and all the sugar is dissolved.
  15. Pour hot filling into cooled piecrust.
  16. Spread the meringue over the hot lemon pie filling; carefully seal all around the edge of the piecrust to prevent shrinkage.
  17. Bake the pie in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes.
  18. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
  19. Refrigerate 3 to 6 hours before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 316.99 Kcal (1327 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.73g 18%
Cholesterol 69.01mg 23%
Sodium 163.15mg 7%
Potassium 94.74mg 2%
Total Carbs 49.17g 16%
Sugars 28.4g 114%
Dietary Fiber 0.37g 1%
Protein 4.58g 9%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 7%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 19.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 216.01 Kcal (904 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 18%
Cholesterol 47.03mg 23%
Sodium 111.18mg 7%
Potassium 64.56mg 2%
Total Carbs 33.51g 16%
Sugars 19.35g 114%
Dietary Fiber 0.25g 1%
Protein 3.12g 9%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 7%
Iron 0.4mg 3%
Calcium 13.5mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.2
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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