How much lemon concentrate equals one half cup lemon juice?
It depends on the size of the lemons and how juicy they are or aren't. Some lemons have really thick rinds and the ones with thick rinds don't give much juice.
Id say with usual summer lemons about 5 or 6 med lemons to make one cup but its never exact how many it will take.
Should you refriigerate lemon meringue pie?
I assume you agree asking about pie that is made from lemon flavored made from scratch pudding containing eggs in the filling and in the Meringue. Unless pasteurized eggs are used the meringue may contain bacteria harmful to humans. To have a beautiful mounded meringue with only the peaks turning light brown, the interior of the meringue is not cooked to the necessary 165 degrees F.
Although the lemon in the filling increases the acidity compared to other cream pies, Unless the pie is consumed within 4 hours of preparation, it should be refrigerated. If you left the egg whites out of the refrigerator to warm because they will then whip to a greater volume, All that time out of the refrigerator counts as part of the 4 hours.
The USDA says it is necessary to refrigerate cream pies such as your Lemon. When cooking only for your own family or a few guests, the more lenient standard of 4 hours at room temperature is used.
Refrigeration can greatly decrease the quality of your pie. The filling may become too stiff and rubbery. The Meringue will suffer from the humid environment causing syrupy droplets.
I love lemon meringue pie. I buy pasteurized eggs (available in the shell), prepare the crust ahead of time, and measure all the ingredients. Then I can successfully prepare the pie very close to serving time.
What is a good substitute for cornstarch in a lemon meringue pie?
Ordinary white wheat flour would work, but a little more would be required by volume and this will result in a change in texture, possibly giving a floury feel.
A similar quantity of ground arrowroot is another alternative.
Can you freeze Lemon Meringue Pie and Pineapple Cream Pie?
No. Meringue, which is made of whipped egg whites and sugar, does not freeze well. You could always freeze your pie prior to putting the meringue on it, and then make your meringue after you thaw the pie.
In lemon meringue pie where does gelatinisation occur?
The gelatinisation of the lemon meringue pie filling is dependent on two main ingredients: The sugar, and the corn starch. Adding heat to both these elements, along with liquid (in the case of lemon meringue pie, water and lemon juice) creates a rapidly thickening substance. A word of warning: the heated coagulated filling is extremely hot and sticks to everything...be careful to not get this on you skin, as it will leave a nice burn. Additional info: Gelatinization actually does not require the presence of sugar. Any starch and water mixture will cause gelatinization when heated to the proper temperature. Sugar and acid will affect the thickness of the gelatinized starch mixture and the rate at which is gelatinizes when heat is applied. In a lemon meringue pie there will also be some gelatinization occurring in the crust when moisture from the filling mixes with the flour in the crust.
Why does a Marie callender's lemon meringue pie has to be frozen?
Based on the information I was able to find, the ingredients used in that specific recipe requires freezing to keep the pie from weeping (becoming watery) if it's left at room temperature to thaw out.
When is caramalising used in a lemon meringue pie?
The only thing that gets caramelized in a lemon meringue pie would be the meringue. When the meringue is lightly browned, the browning is the sugar in the meringue caramelizing.
When your making lemon meringue pie do you have to use baking beans to make the pastry?
Pie weights can help, but you may be able to avoid this by shaping the crust in the pan and placing it in the freezer for 15 minutes while your oven preheats
What to do when you made a lemon meringue pie and didn't cook the crust first?
Unfortunately, it needs to be baked before filling as you cannot bake it after the fact. If possible, try to salvage the filling in the pie and either make another batch of pastry dough, or pop another one from the store into the oven per the instructions.
Why does lemon meringue filling get too wet after cooking?
If you over cook corn starch, it makes filling watery instead of making it thick. First you mix corn starch, sugar and pinch of salt, and add milk and water little by little. After all ingredients dissolved, then you put the pot on the stove, and as soon as it gets thick, mix with yolk, then you won't heat more than three min. afterward.
How do you cook lemon meringue in halogen oven?
To cook lemon meringue pie in a halogen oven, first prepare your lemon filling and meringue as usual. Preheat the halogen oven to around 160°C (320°F). Pour the lemon filling into a pre-baked pie crust, then spread the meringue on top, ensuring it touches the edges to prevent shrinking. Cook for about 10-15 minutes until the meringue is golden brown, monitoring closely to avoid over-browning.
Why is lemon meringue soup after refrigerating?
Uncooked meringues (including Italian meringues - i.e any meringue that is not baked until crisp) tend to 'weep' within 3-4 hours of making (their sugar and water from the egg whites leaks out), regardless of whether they are stored in a fridge or not. To combat this, some restaurants make the lemon tart and meringues seperately and only assemble just before eating.
What is the recipe for lemon meringue pie from the 1957 Good Housekeeping Cookbook Page 418?
Line a flan tin with shortcrust pastry. Prick the bottom with a fork to avoid bubbling. Bake it blind.
Juice of two lemons, blend with 2 oz cornflour, make up to half a pint with water. Add two oz. sugar and bring to boil in saucepan, stirring - cook gently for three minutes, (or the modern way is to bring to boil in a microwave oven stirring now and then before it reaches boiling point, and then cook for about a minute. Let the mix cool a little whilst you separate two eggs and whisk the whites very stiffly. Gently fold in to the stiff white two oz. caster sugar.
Now add the egg yolks to the lemon mixture, mix thoroughly and pour into the baked pastry case. Put the meringue on top, sealing all the spaces and leaving the top rough. Bake in a moderate or slow oven until the top is golden brown. Serve hot or cold.
What the difference between lemon meringue pie and keylime pie?
The difference is the colour and the flavour. Keylime has a light green tinge, while lemon is yellow. In addition, keylime tastes like a hint of lime.
How do you write on a lemon meringue pie for a birthday?
you can buy icing and just write with an icing pen
What are 3 foods that are lemon flavored?
Lemonade, lemon meringue pie, and lemon tarts are foods that have lemon flavoring.
How long can you keep a lemon meringue for?
It takes about 2 days before the meringue begins to break down if you leave it covered at room temperature; it breaks down faster in cooler temperatures.
If you are not a fan of the meringue, you can certainly skip adding any to the pie and use whip cream instead.
Lemon Meringue pie what are the function of ingredients?
Lemon, Meringue, and pie The lemon part is basicaly lemon curd The meringue is whipped egg whites with sugar and the pie is made from flour butter and water with a bit of sugar Lemon, Meringue, and pie The lemon part is basicaly lemon curd The meringue is whipped egg whites with sugar and the pie is made from flour butter and water with a bit of sugar
What recipe goes with Blueberries Ginger Ale and Lemon Meringue Pie on Webkinz?
Magimmery Mist is the name of the recipe and you make it in a blender that you can buy in the W Shop.
Can you get sick from lemon meringue pie?
I wouldn't say you can get sick on the spot just from eating lemon meringue pie but you need to make sure your handling the ingredients well especially with the eggs, be sure you are using fresh ingredients and you have a clean area to cook in.