Sensational Lemon Meringue Pie Suitable For Diabetics Food

SENSATIONAL LEMON MERINGUE PIE - SUITABLE FOR DIABETICS

Steps:

• preheat oven to 180c (350f).
• Roll out and place pastry in a 6-7inch pie dish,.
• In a small non stick saucepan, blend the corn flour with the water adding the lemon zest and the juice from the lemons. slowly bring to the boil, stirring all the time.
• add 4 tablespoons of the splenda, removing from the heat, let it cool for about 10 minutes.
• Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Put the egg white to one side for the meringue and add the yolks to the lemon mixture and pour the mixture into the pastry shell.
• Bake for about 12-15 minutes, until set.
• While the base is cooking whisk the egg whites in a bowl until it forms peaks, add the remaining sweetener and whisk again to fold in well.
• Spread the meringue over the lemon filling and return to the oven for about 5 minutes or until the peaks of the meringue turn a lovely honey 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.

BUNYAN'S DIABETIC LEMON MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• 1. Combine splenda/sugar blend (3/8 cup), 1 1/2 cup water, lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium size heavy saucepan. Heat to boiling. Combine cornstarch and the 1/4 cup cold water, stirring to blend. Add to boiling mixture, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is clear and thickened.
• 2. Remove from heat. Beat lemon juice and egg yolks together. VERY SLOWLY stir into hot mixture. Return to heat and cook until mixture begins to boil. Stir in butter and lemon zest; cover and cool to room temperature.
• 3. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar to soft peaks. Gradually add Splenda/sugar blend (1/8 cup) and beat until peaks are stiff. Pour lemon mixture into pie shell. Top with meringue and seal to edges. Sprinkle extra lemon zest on top. Bake at 350 degrees until brown. About 15 minutes

SUGAR FREE LEMON MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• Combine water, lemon juice and cornstarch in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
• Boil and stir 1 minute.
• Beat eggs, 2 egg whites and lemon peel in medium bowl. Mix in 1-1/2 cups Equal® or 36 packets.
• Stir about half of hot cornstarch mixture into egg mixture. Return all to saucepan.
• Cook and stir over low heat 1 minute. Remove from heat.
• Stir in butter until melted.
• Stir in food coloring, if desired.
• Pour mixture into baked pie shell.
• For Meringue:.
• beat 3 egg whites in mixing bowl on medium speed of mixer until foamy. Add cream of tartar.
• Beat to soft peaks. Gradually beat in 2/3 cup Equal® or 16 packets), beating to stiff peaks.
• Spread meringue over hot lemon filling, carefully sealing to edge of crust to prevent shrinking or weeping.
• Bake pie in 425° F oven about 5 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned.
• Cool completely on wire rack.

SIMPLE "LIGHT" LEMON PIE

Steps:

• In small saucepan, combine pudding mix and gelatine.
• Add water and lemon juice.
• Stir until smooth.
• Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
• Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened.
• Remove from the heat; cool clightly.
• Pour into crust.
• Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until set.
• Spread with whipped topping.