Lemon Meringue Pie

May 16, 2006 by Tarrant Figlio

From the Modern Family Cookbook

1/4 cup cornstarch and 2 tablespoons flour

1 1/3 cups sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups boiling water

3 eggs, separated

1/3 cup strained lemon juice

3 tablespoons butter

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind

Baked 9-inch pie shell

6 tablespoons sugar

Mix cornstarch, flour, sugar and salt in top of double boiler; add boiling wter, blend thoroughly. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly until mixture is thick and clear. Beat egg yolks and stir in a little of the hot mixture; pour back into double boiler and cook 2 minutes longer with constant stirring. Remove from heat; slowly add lemon juice, butter and lemon rind; mix well. Cool, pour into cooled pie shell. Beat egg whites until barely stiff, add the 6 tablespoons sugar gradually and again beat until stiff. Swirl over pie filling so as to touch edges of crust all around. Place in a moderate oven (350 degrees F.) 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to cake rack to cool before cutting. 5 or 6 servings.


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