Luke's Lemon Meringue Pie
Recipe from Midwest Living

The fresh flavor in this bright yellow pie comes from candied lemon peel and fresh lemon juice.


Luke's Lemon Meringue Pie


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Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: Makes 8 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  •     Rich Almond-Pastry for Single-Crust Pie (see recipe)On Sale
  • 5    eggsOn Sale
  • 1-1/3  cups  sugarOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  cornstarchOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1/4  tsp.  saltOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  cups  waterOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  unsalted butter, cut into 1-tablespoon piecesOn Sale
  • 3  Tbsp.  finely chopped candied lemon peelOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  lemon juiceOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  sugarOn Sale
  • 1/8  tsp.  saltOn Sale

Directions
1.
Prepare Rich Almond-Pastry for Single-Crust Pie; set aside. Separate egg yolks from whites; place egg yolks in a medium bowl and egg whites in a large bowl. Set aside.
2.
For filling: In a medium saucepan, combine 1-1/3 cups sugar, cornstarch, flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually stir in water. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until mixture is thickened and bubbly; reduce heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Slightly beat egg yolks with a fork. Gradually stir about 1 cup of the hot filling into yolks. Return egg yolk mixture to saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and lemon peel. Gently stir in lemon juice. Pour into pie crust.
3.
For meringue: Add 1/2 cup sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt to egg whites in bowl. Set mixing bowl over a saucepan of gently boiling water (mixing bowl should not touch water). Stir constantly until sugar and salt are dissolved and mixture is warm (100 degrees F). Remove from saucepan. Beat egg white mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed about 5 minutes or until mixture forms stiff, glossy peaks (tips stand straight).
4.
Spread meringue over warm filling, carefully pushing meringue to the crimped pastry edge to seal well and to prevent shrinkage. Bake in a 325 degree F oven for 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour before serving. Cover loosely and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 599, Total Fat 31 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Cholesterol 181 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 75 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 12%, Calcium 5%, Iron 12%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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