Paula Deen's Tangy Lemon Meringue Pie

By kshepherd322

Just plain yummy. This Tangy Lemon Meringue Pie has always been one of my favorites. Thanks Paula Deen!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 (9") prepared pie crust, baked
• Paula Deen's Mile-High Meringue

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 F.

In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in eggs and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wire whisk, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in butter and lemon zest.

Pour egg mixture into prepared pie crust.

Using the back of a spoon, spread meringue over hot filling, sealing to edge of the pie crust. Bake for 23 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Store in refrigerator.