Lemon Pie

[e-mail]'s Note:

The recipe was on the box of pudding mix. It is great.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package lemon pudding mix
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 cups water

Directions:

1. Stir mix, sugar, water & egg yolks in medium saucepan.
2. Stir in 2 cups water.
3. Stirring constantly with a wire whisk, cook on medium heat until mixture comes to full boil.
4. Cool for 5 minutes, stirring twice.
5. Pour into a baked & cooled 9 inch pastry crust or crumb crust.
6. Meringue::.
7. Beat 3 egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until foamy.
8. Gradually add 1/3 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
9. Spread over filling, sealing to edge of crust.
10. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes, or until meringue is lightly browned.
11. Cool at room temperature, for at least 4 hours.

Reviews

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This is such a simple standard in our house. My hubby loves lemon pie, and I don't always want to make the effort to make it from scratch. The flavor of this simple shortcut is great, and many don't even recognize it as coming from a box. I don't always include the meringue, as sometimes fresh berries suit our mood better as a topper. I have also used the recipe to make little tarts for special events.