Grandmas Lemon Chiffon Pie In Meringue Crust Passover Recipes

GRANDMA'S LEMON CHIFFON PIE IN MERINGUE CRUST (PASSOVER)

Steps:

• For the crusts: Beat egg whites with salt and vinegar and add sugar until thick.
• Spread into 2 greased pie pans and bake for 45 minutes at 300 degrees F. Cool.
• For Pies: Dissolve the gelatin in 4 cups cold water.
• In a double boiler, heat the dissolved gelatin solution with the lemon rind and lemon juice until it reaches a custard-like consistency and then let it cool down.
• Meanwhile beat the egg whites with the sugar and salt until stiff.
• Fold the egg mixture into the cooled gelatin mix.
• Gently fill the pie crusts with the pie mixture and chill.

GRANDMA'S LEMON MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• To Make Lemon Filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in water, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in butter. Place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. Whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. Bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat. Pour filling into baked pastry shell.
• To Make Meringue: In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Add sugar and cream of tartar gradually, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust.
• Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.