Lemon Meringue Pie

Portion Size: 1 slice,  1/8 pie

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
1 nine-inch pie crust, baked according to directions
1 large package instant lemon pudding
3 egg whites
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
3 tablespoons sugar
For gluten free (GF): Use GF pie crust and GF lemon pudding.  Always check each ingredient to be sure it is gluten free.

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Prepare pudding according to the directions on the package.
2Pour into pie shell.
3Whip egg whites until frothy and add cream of tartar.
4Whip them until they are stiff, but not dry; until they stand in peaks that lean over slightly when the beater is removed.
5Beat in sugar 1 tablespoon at a time.
6Spread on pie.
7Bake in 325°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Cool. Chill 2 hours.Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F for 15 seconds.
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