Servings:
8
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 35 mins
Ingredients
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1 cupsugarsee savings
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1/4 cupcornstarchsee savings
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1 cupwatersee savings
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2egg yolks, beatensee savings
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1 tablespoonmargarine or buttersee savings
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2 teaspoonsgrated lemon peelsee savings
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1/4 cuplemon juicesee savings
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1Keebler® Ready Crust® Graham Pie Crustsee savings
Meringue
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3egg whitessee savings
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1/2 teaspoonvanillasee savings
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1/4 teaspooncream of tartarsee savings
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1/3 cupsugarsee savings
Directions
1.
In medium saucepan stir together 1 cup sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens and boils.
2.
Gradually stir about half of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return egg yolk mixture to mixture in saucepan. Cook and stir until mixure boils. Boil gently for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
3.
Stir in margarine or butter and lemon peel. Gently stir in lemon juice. Keep warm.
4.
In small mixing bowl beat egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar on high speed of electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add 1/3 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
5.
Spread lemon mixture in crust. Spread meringue over top, sealing to edge of crust. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 3 hours. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition information
Calories 290, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 1.5 g, Trans Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 52 g, Fiber less than 1 g, Sugars 40 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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