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been in the kitchen from 7 till 12 <img src='http://www.melbournechat.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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i predict that the next person to post knows my fav lemon meringe recipe <img src='http://www.melbournechat.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />





Lemon Meringue



1 shortcrust pastry case ( or make your own )



Filling



4 tablespoons plain flour

2 tablespoons custard poweder

2 tableshoons cornflour

*3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

*1 cup water... ( * i use 1 cup lemon juice and 3/4 cup water )

2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind

1 cup sugar

90 grams butter

4 egg yolks







Meringue



4 egg whites

2 tablespoons water

pinch salt

3/4 cup caster sugar





Filling



combine water, lemon juice, sifted flours, sugar and lemon rind in a heavy based saucepan and blend till smooth

stir over low heat till mixture boils and thickens

this is important, the mixture must boil

reduce heat and stir a further 3 minutes

remove from heat and stir in lightly beaten egg yolks and butter

stir until butter has melted

cool



spread over pastry case



Meringue



combine egg whites, water and salt in the small bowl of an electric mixer

beat on high speed till soft peaks form

gradually add sugar and beat well till sugar has disolved

spoon on top of the pie filling, covering all edges

bake in a moderate oven for 5 to 10 minutes till nice and golden brown