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Re: Lemon meringue pie
« Reply #60 on: July 20, 2014, 08:48:33 pm »
It looks really good, BZB!  I think the level of sweetness is a personal thing and next time you'll nail it to suit your taste! This one does look very  luxurious - did you make this for your dinner party ?
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Re: Lemon meringue pie
« Reply #61 on: July 21, 2014, 12:14:17 am »
Great looking pie BZB.
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Re: Lemon meringue pie
« Reply #62 on: July 21, 2014, 12:29:16 am »
Thank you CC, GF and Judy.

Yes, made it for dinner party. So pleased that it was popular 😄

How much sugar can I reduce? Was trying to research the ratio but not much info out there. Had to scour recipes to find what people used. Generally, 100g sugar to 2 egg whites. I tried 100g to 3 egg whites.

I think my pie crust dough was too dry. It took some time to roll it into a ball as bits and pieces broke apart. Is that normal??
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Re: Lemon meringue pie
« Reply #63 on: July 21, 2014, 09:11:26 am »
Looks like you nailed it BZB, well done.
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Re: Lemon meringue pie
« Reply #64 on: July 21, 2014, 09:12:09 am »
Just keep reducing the sugar until you are happy with the result BZB.
Your pastry dough does sound as though it could have done with a little more liquid.You could add more but very little at a time,maybe 1tsp and knead to see if it is more pliable.
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Re: Lemon meringue pie
« Reply #65 on: July 21, 2014, 12:32:53 pm »
The pie looks lovely BZB. I agree with CC about the pastry.
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Re: Lemon meringue pie
« Reply #66 on: July 22, 2014, 12:36:10 am »
Thanks Denise. Happy that it turned out presentable. I was squeeling with joy when I sliced through and it didn't collapse. My friends must have thought I was nuts! 😁

Will try your ideas, CC. The pie crust got too thin in some parts when I rolled it out. Had to pinch pieces from the edges to patch it up. Hehehe.

Used the flaky crust from the uk book. Soooo delicious 😋
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Re: Lemon meringue pie
« Reply #67 on: July 27, 2014, 12:57:28 pm »
I made this pie yesterday to take to a friend's place. I reduced the sugar to 170 gms, added 2 extra eggs and a teaspoon of tartar. I found the meringue still too sweet and might reduce the sugar even further next time. Next time I would also add corn flour for the lemon curd to set a bit more.

Having said the above, it was still really delicious.
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Re: Re: Lemon meringue pie
« Reply #68 on: January 15, 2015, 08:42:28 am »
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Re: Lemon meringue pie
« Reply #69 on: January 15, 2015, 11:14:58 am »
Wow your pie is perfect. And very impressive.
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Re: Lemon meringue pie
« Reply #70 on: January 16, 2015, 08:39:56 am »
Wow that pie looks so good.
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Re: Lemon meringue pie
« Reply #71 on: January 16, 2015, 11:29:40 pm »
Looks fantastic.
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Re: Lemon meringue pie
« Reply #72 on: March 29, 2016, 03:09:48 pm »
Just wondering if I could make this beautiful pie the day before?
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Re: Lemon meringue pie
« Reply #73 on: March 29, 2016, 03:39:39 pm »
You can make the pastry case the day before.I find that it's better to make the filling and meringue topping on the day.
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Re: Lemon meringue pie
« Reply #74 on: April 01, 2016, 12:23:28 pm »
Thanks Denise. Yes thats what I did. Everyone loved it.  I need more practice with meringue though  :-*
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