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Lemon Meringue 12

A home-style Lemon Meringue 12 made with Sugar, Cold Water, and Lemon Juice. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 1 1/2 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 1/3 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Stir together 1 cup sugar and cornstarch in a 2 qt saucepan.

2. 2

   Gradually stir in water until smooth. Stir in egg yolks. Stirring constantly, bring to boil over medium heat and boil 1 minute.

3. 3

   Remove from heat. Stir in lemon rind, lemon juice, and margarine.

4. 4

   Cool.

5. 5

   Turn into pastry shell.

6. 6

   Beat egg whites until foamy in small bowl.

7. 7

   Add 1/3 cup sugar, 1 Tbsp at a time, beating well after each addition.

8. 8

   Continue beating until stiff peaks form.

9. 9

   Spread some meringue around edge of filling, first touching crust all around, then fill center.

10. 10

    Bake in 350 oven 15 minutes, until lightly browned.

11. 11

    Cool at room temperature, away from draft.