Dessert for 8
Lemon Meringue Pie (8 servings)
$3.47for 470 minServes 8
A baked graham crust holds a bright lemon filling and a sweet meringue that browns lightly in the oven.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Crackers, graham, cookies$0.22/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.32Typical price |
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 8 | $2.40Typical price |
 | Evaporated or condensed milk$0.14/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.96Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
 | Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.94 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
SouthernVegetarianBudgetDesserts
Typical price
$0.87 per serving$3.47 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp packed finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 large egg whites
- 6 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F, mix the graham crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar, and melted butter, and press the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then cool it for 5 minutes.
- Whisk the egg yolks, condensed milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice, pour the filling into the crust, and bake for 15 minutes.
- Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy, gradually add the 6 tablespoons sugar, and beat until firm peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the warm filling, seal it to the crust edge, and bake at 350 F for 10 minutes until lightly browned.
- Cool the pie for 25 minutes before slicing.
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