Southern Lemon Meringue Pie

April 23, 2014

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This pie will remind you of your grandmother's cooking. Easy to make and you and your family will love it! :)

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt, plus pinch of salt, divided
3 tablespoons chilled shortening
3 tablespoons chilled butter, unsalted
1/3 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice, divided
4 tablespoons ice water
1 ½ cups sugar, plus 8 tablespoons, divided
¾ cups of cornstarch
2 ½ cups water
¼ cup of milk
6 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons butter
¾ teaspoon cream of tartar

Combine flour and ½ teaspoon of salt in med. size bowl. Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in chilled shortening and butter until mixture looks like crumbs. Add 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice. Add 4 tablespoons...
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Nutritions

Calories
258

Sodium
115mg
4% DV

Fat
15g
24% DV

Protein
5g
10% DV

Carbs
27g
9% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV