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Magic Lemon Pie

This Magic Lemon Pie recipe is family-approved, and it promises to leave you wanting more.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 176

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (9 Inch Prepared Graham Cracker Crust
Filling:
  • ½ cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 2 Egg Yolks
Meringue:
  • 2 Egg Whites Room Temperature
  • ¼ tsp Cream Of Tartar
  • 4 tbsp Granulated Sugar

Method
 

  1. Unwrap graham cracker crust. Set aside.
Directions for the Filling:
  1. Add sweetened condensed milk and two egg yolks together in a mixing bowl.
  2. With an electric mixer mix the milk and egg yolks together,
  3. Slowly add the lemon juice, beating until the mixture thickens.
  4. Pour into the graham cracker crust.
Directions for the Meringue:
  1. Add the two egg whites and cream of tartar to a mixing bowl.
  2. Use an electric mixer to beat until it is foamy. Slowly beat in the sugar.
  3. Continue to beat until the mixture becomes stiff.
  4. With an offset spatula, even the meringue on top.
  5. Check to make sure that the meringue is touching the crust to seal the edges of the pie.
Directions to Bake:
  1. Bake at 400 degrees for six plus minutes until the meringue starts to brown.
  2. Allow the pie to cool. Place in the refrigerator to store.