Southern Living Lemon Meringue Pie Food

SOUTHERN LEMON MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan stir together the sugar, cornstarch and flour.
• Gradually add the water, stirring constantly.
• Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly.
• Reduce heat and cook and stir 2 minutes more.
• Gradually stir about 1 cup of the hot mixture into the egg yolks.
• Pour egg yolk mixture back into remaining hot filling in saucepan.
• Bring to a gentle boil.
• Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in the butter or margarine and lemon peel.
• Gently stir in lemon juice.
• Prepare meringue: In large mixing bowl combine 3 egg whites, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar.
• Beat with mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
• Gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar, beating the meringue until stiff and glossy peaks form and all the sugar is dissolved.
• Pour hot filling into cooled piecrust.
• Spread the meringue over the hot lemon pie filling; carefully seal all around the edge of the piecrust to prevent shrinkage.
• Bake the pie in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes.
• Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
• Refrigerate 3 to 6 hours before serving.

SOUTHERN STYLE LEMON CHESS PIE FILLING

Steps:

• Whisk together all ingredients. Use filling immediately.
• Makes enough to fill one 9-inch pie.
• (Tip: To make Lemon Chess Pie, pour filling into 9-inch unbaked pieshell and bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes or until firm. Shield edges to prevent excess browning, if needed. Cool completely on a wire rack.).