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Jello Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Jello Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Are you looking for a sweet treat? This Jello Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe is a treat. Everyone will love this Jello Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe. It is very easy to make at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Hand Whisk
  • Electric Mixer
  • Pie Dish
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Small Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 3 oz LEMON JELLO
  • 1 cup GRANULATED SUGAR
  • 3 tbsp CORNSTARCH
  • 3 large EGG YOLKS
  • 1.5 cups COLD WATER
  • 1/4 cup LEMON JUICE
  • 1 unit PIE CRUST
  • 3 large EGG WHITES
  • 1/4 cup GRANULATED SUGAR

Instructions
 

Step 1:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit now. Place your pie crust into the glass dish. Poke small holes in the bottom with forks.

Step 2:

  • Bake the crust for about ten minutes total. It should look very light and golden brown. Set it on the counter to cool down.

Step 3:

  • Take out your medium sized cooking saucepan now. Pour the sugar and Jello powder inside it. Add the cornstarch to the pan as well.

Step 4:

  • Stir the dry ingredients with a small spoon. Make sure the colors are mixed very well. There should be no white sugar streaks left.

Step 5:

  • Whisk the egg yolks and water together now. Do this in a separate small mixing bowl. The mixture should look very pale and yellow.

Step 6:

  • Pour the egg mixture into the dry saucepan. Stir it constantly to avoid any large lumps. Use a whisk for the best smooth texture.

Step 7:

  • Place the saucepan on the stove top now. Turn the heat to a medium setting today. Do not walk away from the hot stove.

Step 8:

  • Stir the mixture until it reaches a boil. It will start to look thick and glossy. This usually takes about five minutes of stirring.

Step 9:

  • Remove the pan from the heat right away. Pour in the fresh lemon juice very slowly. Stir it one last time with your spatula.

Step 10:

  • Pour the hot filling into the baked crust. Smooth the top with the back of spoons. Let it sit for just a few minutes.

Step 11:

  • Start beating your egg whites in a bowl. Use the electric mixer on a high speed. Beat them until they look very foamy.

Step 12:

  • Add the extra sugar to the egg whites. Do this one tablespoon at a time now. Keep beating until the peaks stay very stiff.

Step 13:

  • Spread the meringue over the hot lemon filling. Make sure it touches the edges of crust. This keeps the meringue from shrinking during baking.

Step 14:

  • Place the pie back into the hot oven. Bake it for about ten to twelve minutes. The meringue should look beautiful and toasted brown.

Step 15:

  • Remove the pie and let it cool down. Place it in the fridge for four hours. This helps the Jello set up very firmly.

Notes

  • Keep eggs at room temp for better fluff.
  • Do not overcook the lemon filling on stove.
  • Always use fresh lemons for the best taste.
  • Make sure the mixing bowl is very clean.
  • Chill the pie before you try to slice.
  • Use a glass pan for an even bake.v
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