Lemonade Meringue Pie Food

GRANDMA'S LEMON MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• To Make Lemon Filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in water, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in butter. Place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. Whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. Bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat. Pour filling into baked pastry shell.
• To Make Meringue: In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Add sugar gradually, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust.
• Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.

ULTIMATE LEMON MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• For the pastry, put the plain flour, butter, icing sugar, egg yolk (save the white for the meringue) and 1 tbsp cold water into a food processor. Pulse until the mix starts to bind - make sure the mix is not overworked.
• Tip the pastry onto a lightly floured surface, gather together until smooth, then roll out and line a 23 x 2.5cm loose-bottom fluted flan tin. Trim and neaten the edges. Press pastry into the flutes. The pastry is quite rich, so don't worry if it cracks, just press it back together. Prick the base with a fork, line with foil, shiny side down, and chill for 30 mins-1 hr (or overnight).
• Put a baking sheet in the oven and heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Bake the pastry case 'blind' (filled with dry beans) for 15 mins, then remove the foil and bake a further 5-8 mins until the pastry is pale golden and cooked. Set aside. Can be done a day ahead. Lower the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
• While the pastry bakes, prepare the filling. Mix the cornflour, golden caster sugar and lemon zest in a medium saucepan. Strain and stir in the lemon juice gradually. Make the orange juice up to 200ml with water and strain into the pan. Cook over a medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth.
• Once the mixture bubbles, remove from the heat and beat in the butter until melted. Beat the egg yolks (save white for meringue) and the whole egg together, stir into the pan and return to a medium heat. Keep stirring vigorously for a few minutes, until the mixture thickens and plops from the spoon. (It will bubble, but doesn't curdle.) Take off the heat and set aside while you make the meringue.
• Put the egg whites in a large bowl. Whisk to soft peaks, then add 100g of the golden caster sugar a spoonful at a time, whisking between each addition without overbeating. Whisk in the cornflour, then add the remaining 100g of sugar as before until smooth and thick.
• Quickly reheat the filling and pour it into the pastry case. Immediately put spoonfuls of meringue around the edge of the filling (if you start in the middle, the meringue may sink), then spread so it just touches the pastry (this will anchor it and help stop it sliding). Pile the rest into the centre, spreading so it touches the surface of the hot filling (and starts to cook), then give it all a swirl.
• Return to the oven for 18-20 mins until the meringue is crisp and slightly coloured. Let the pie sit in the tin for 30 mins, then remove and leave for at least another 30 mins-1 hr before slicing. Eat the same day.

LEMONADE MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5-7 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the milk, sour cream and pudding mix until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer., Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lemonade concentrate; keep warm., Add lemon juice and cream of tartar to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved., Pour warm filling into pastry shell. Spread meringue evenly over filling, sealing edges to crust., Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

PINK-LEMONADE MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• To prepare crust: Place flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and cold butter chunks in a food processor. Pulse until the butter forms pebble-size pieces. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough is evenly moist (but not wet) and is starting to clump together, being careful not to overmix. Pat the dough into a 5-inch disk; wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Remove from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before rolling out.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Lightly dust a clean surface with flour. Roll the dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch pie pan (not deep-dish). Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Fold under the excess dough and flute or trim with scissors and crimp. Prick the crust several times with a fork; line with parchment paper or foil and cover with pie weights (or dry beans).
• Bake the crust for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and paper (or foil) and continue baking until the crust is golden, 8 to 12 minutes more. Let cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, prepare filling: Place raspberries in a mini food processor and puree. Transfer to a fine-mesh sieve and, working over a small bowl, press on the raspberries with a rubber spatula until just the seeds remain. Discard the seeds and set the raspberry puree aside.
• Whisk egg yolks and lemon zest together in a small bowl. Set near the stove.
• Whisk 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium heavy saucepan. Whisk in boiling water, lemon juice and the reserved raspberry puree. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil, whisking frequently, until the mixture is the consistency of pudding, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Add 1 tablespoon of the hot lemon mixture into the egg yolks and whisk until smooth. Repeat a few more times until the yolks are tempered. Using a rubber spatula, scrape the yolk mixture into the pan and whisk until smooth. Cook over medium-low heat until combined and thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add butter, stirring until melted. Cover and keep warm.
• Beat egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until frothy. Add cream of tartar and the remaining pinch of salt; beat on high speed until soft peaks form. Slowly add the remaining 1/3 cup sugar and beat until the mixture holds stiff shiny peaks. Beat in vanilla.
• Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Immediately spread the meringue over the filling all the way to the edge of the crust. Make decorative peaks, if desired, with an offset spatula or knife.
• Bake the pie until the top is lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack, about 3 hours, before slicing.

LEMONADE MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine sour cream and slightly-beaten egg yolks in a saucepan.
• Stir in pudding mix, lemonade and milk.
• Cook and stir until mixture thickens and boils.
• Remove from heat and spoon into pastry shell.
• Beat egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
• Gradually add sugar, beating to stiff peaks.
• Spread on top of hot filling, sealing meringue to the edges of the pastry.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes.
• Cool and chill.
• Note: Meringues- How to Make Them Perfect: Separate eggs while cold.
• Use a deep, narrow bowl and electric mixer.
• Add salt and cream of tartar when foamy.
• Add sugar when whites hold soft peaks.
• Bake on highest rack in oven.
• Cool baked meringue at room temperature, then refriegerate if necessary.

LEMONADE MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup of the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in water. Stir in egg yolks, beaten, then add butter and lemonade. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches a boil. Boil for 1 minute more. Let cool. Preheat over to 400 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whip egg whites until frothy. Gradually beat in cream of tartar and remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Whip until stiff peaks form. Spoon cooled lemon filling into pie shell. Cover filling with egg-white mixture and spread to edges of pie shell. Place in oven 8-10 minutes until light golden brown. cook's notes I've used this recipe a number of times and always gotten rave reviews. You need frozen lemonade concentrate that you can find in any grocery store in Canada or the U.S.. You can substitute lemonade with limeade if you want to make a lime pie which is also VERY good. I'm not sure of frozen lemonade or limeade concentrate availability in other parts of the world though.

THE BEST LEMON MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• For the pie crust: Pulse the flour, shortening, sugar, salt and vinegar in a food processor until the mixture looks like damp sand, about 10 pulses. Add the butter and pulse until you can still see large pea-sized pieces. Sprinkle in 3 tablespoons ice water and pulse until the dough begins to come together. Pinch the dough; if it doesn't hold together, add up to 3 more tablespoons ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together when pinched. Lay out a sheet of plastic wrap and dump the dough onto the plastic. Using the edges of the plastic, press the dough into a disc. Wrap tightly and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour and preferably overnight. (Freeze up to 2 months.)
• On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough out into a 13-inch round. Place in a 9-inch pie dish, gently pressing the dough into the edges and letting the excess dough drape over the sides. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Trim any excess dough with a paring knife and crimp the edges decoratively or press them down with the tines of a fork. Prick the dough on the bottom all over with a fork. Place a sheet of parchment paper inside the dough and fill with pie weights or uncooked rice or beans. Bake for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the parchment and weights and bake until the crust is deep golden brown on the edges and lightly golden in the center, 10 to 12 minutes more. Let the crust cool to room temperature.
• For the filling: Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium saucepan. Add the lemon juice and 1 1/2 cups water and whisk to combine. Whisk the egg yolks in a separate medium bowl. Place the sugar mixture over medium heat and cook, continuing to gently whisk, until the mixture begins to bubble and is extremely thick. Temper the eggs yolks by slowly adding half of the hot sugar mixture to the yolks while constantly whisking. Add the tempered yolks to the saucepan and return to the heat. Bring the mixture back to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and lemon zest until completely melted and incorporated. Pour the filling directly into the pie crust and cover with plastic wrap pressed directly against the surface of the filling (see Cook's Note). Refrigerate while you make the meringue.
• For the meringue: Add the egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment along with the sugar, cream of tartar and salt. Whisk together to combine. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture feels hot to the touch. Transfer the bowl to the mixer and add the vanilla. Whisk on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Remove the plastic wrap from the pie and gently mound the meringue on top of the filling. Use an offset spatula to make sure the meringue completely covers the filling and meets the crust all around the edges. (This will seal in the filling and help prevent weeping.) Use the offset spatula to create swirls and peaks in the meringue. Toast the meringue using a kitchen torch or broil in the oven until golden brown, keeping an eye on the meringue if broiling, 1 to 2 minutes. Refrigerate the pie until the filling is completely cool and set, about 4 hours.