Lemon Meringue Pie
By Paula Deen
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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 (8 inch) or crumb crust pre-baked pie shell
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 cup sugar
Directions
In medium bowl, combine milk, lemon juice and zest; blend in egg yolks. Pour into cooled crust.
Preheat oven to 325 °F.
Meringue:
Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the sugar until stiff. Spread over filling; seal to edge of crust. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.
