Magic Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Serves 6
Difficulty N/A
Ingredients
- 3 eggs, separated
- 2 tsp (10 mL) grated lemon rind
- 1 can (300 mL) Eagle Brand® Original or Low Fat Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) lemon juice
- 1 9” / 23 cm baked pastry shell or prepared graham pie crust
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cream of tartar
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) sugar
Directions
Step 1:
Beat egg yolks; whisk in lemon rind, sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice. Pour into prepared crust.
Step 2:
Bake in preheated 325°F (160°C) oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven. Increase oven temperature to 350°F (180°C).
Step 3:
Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy; gradually add sugar beating until stiff peaks form but not dry. Spread meringue on top of hot pie, sealing carefully to edge of crust.
Step 4:
Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool. Chill before serving, if desired.