Fast Microwave Lemon Meringue Pie

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Once i tried this micro version of making my lemon pie filling i never went back to the old stove top method. fast, clean and no one can tell the difference.

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Steps

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In microwavable bowl add sugar minus 6 tablespoons for meringue , cornstarch , salt , water.

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Stir and micro on high for 5 minutes till transparent stirring once.

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Temper egg yolks by mixing a bit of hot mixture with them.

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Add lemon juice and rind.

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Add to hot mixture and stir.

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Cook 3 minutes on 70% power.

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Add butter and pour into pie crust.

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Cool.

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In food processor beat 3 egg whites with 6 tablespoons of sugar adding gradually.

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Add 1 / 4 teaspoon salt and bake at 350f until golden.

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Ingredients

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pie crust, sugar, cornstarch, salt, water, egg yolks, lemon juice, fresh lemon rind, butter, egg whites