Lemon Meringue Pie Bars - Land O Lakes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon cream of tartar
• 4 large LAND O LAKES® Eggs
• 6 large LAND O LAKES® Eggs, separated, reserve egg whites
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice from 5 to 6 lemons
• 6 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Butter, cut into 12 pieces
• 6 reserved egg whites
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 3/4 cup sugar
• Heat oven to 350°F. Fold very long piece of aluminum foil in half lengthwise. Set in 13×9-inch baking pan, extending foil about 2 inches over edges. Line baking pan with additional foil.
• Beat 6 egg whites and 1 teaspoon cream of tartar in bowl at low speed until foamy. Beat at high speed, gradually adding 3/4 cup sugar, 3-4 minutes or until stiff peaks form and mixture is glossy.
• Pour hot lemon filling into baked crust. Spread meringue over hot filling, completely sealing to edge of pan.
• Bake 18-22 minutes or until meringue reaches 160°F and is lightly browned.
• Cool 3-4 hours at room temperature. Remove from pan using foil ends for easier cutting and serving.