Name: Lemon Meringue Pie with Pecan Crust
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 1 cup all purpose flour; 2/3 cup finely chopped pecans; 1/3 cup cake flour; 3 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons chilled vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons (about) ice water; 1 3/4 cups plus 1/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 5 large eggs, separated; 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

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Lemon Meringue Pie with Pecan CrustBrian Leatart

A great-looking, great-tasting summer pie. Brown sugar enhances the crust.

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