Ingredients for Sugar Free Lemon Meringue Pie
- Pastry For Single Crust Pie
- 1/2 cup water
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- Egg Whites
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Equal Spoonful
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Yellow Food Coloring
- Pinch of cream of tartar
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How to Make Sugar Free Lemon Meringue Pie
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 cup cornstarch until smooth.
- Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens (about 1 minute).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 2 large egg whites, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest.
- Add 1 1/2 cups Equal (or 36 packets of Equal) to the egg mixture and whisk well to combine.
- Gradually whisk about half of the hot cornstarch mixture into the egg mixture to temper it.
- Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cornstarch mixture.
- Cook over low heat for 1 minute, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter until melted. Add a few drops of yellow food coloring, if desired.
- Pour the lemon curd filling into a pre-baked 9-inch pie crust.
- For the meringue: In a clean, dry mixing bowl, beat 3 large egg whites with a pinch of cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add 2/3 cup Equal (or 16 packets of Equal), beating on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the hot lemon filling, sealing the edges to the crust to prevent shrinkage.
- Bake in a preheated 425°F (220°C) oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the meringue is lightly browned.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
20g
Carbs
6g