Mimi's Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

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Mimi's Lemon Meringue Pie
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Directions:

  1. In a saucepan combine the first 1 1/2 cups water, salt, and the sugar; heat to boiling.
  2. In a small bowl mix the cornstarch and 1/3 cup water to make a paste.
  3. Add to the boiling mixture gradually, stirring constantly; cook till thick and clear.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Combine the egg yolks and lemon juice and mix well.
  6. Stir into thickened mixture slowly, stirring all the while as you don't want to scramble the yolks (you could temper the yolks, but if you are careful about the contstant stirring, you will not need to do that).
  7. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly until mixture bubbles again; remove from heat.
  8. Stir in butter and lemon peel.
  9. Cover and cool to lukewarm.
  10. MERINGUE:.
  11. Add the salt to the egg whites and beat till frothy.
  12. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating till glossy peaks are formed.
  13. Stir 2 rounded tablespoons of the meringue into the lukewarm lemon filling and mix well.
  14. Put the filling into a baked pie shell and pile the meringue on top spreading to the edge of the shell.
  15. Bake in a 325-350 degree oven about 10 minutes or till golden.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 708.22 Kcal (2965 kJ)
Calories from fat 246.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.38g 42%
Cholesterol 186.58mg 62%
Sodium 793.24mg 33%
Potassium 192.14mg 4%
Total Carbs 106.75g 36%
Sugars 60.07g 240%
Dietary Fiber 0.71g 3%
Protein 10.95g 22%
Vitamin C 12.5mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 200.23 Kcal (838 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.74g 42%
Cholesterol 52.75mg 62%
Sodium 224.27mg 33%
Potassium 54.32mg 4%
Total Carbs 30.18g 36%
Sugars 16.98g 240%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 3%
Protein 3.1g 22%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 21%
Iron 0.4mg 8%
Calcium 14.1mg 5%

* 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

  • 16.3
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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