Tuesday, May 11, 2010

When life gives me lemons...


Lemon Meringue Pie with Pecan Crust

recipe from Epicurious.com

INGREDIENTS

For crust
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup cake flour
  • 3 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons chilled vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons (about) ice water

For filling and topping
  • 1 3/4 cups plus 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 5 large eggs, separated
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel

  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

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