Low Carb/Sugar Free Gluten Free Lemon Meringue Pie

  Lemon Filling

1/2 cup Stevia in the Raw
4 packets Truvia
2 packets plain gelatin
1/8 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups cold water
6 large egg yolks
1 Tbsp lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (2-3 lemons)

2 Tbsp unsalted butter  (Earth Balance for dairy free)




Meringue

1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 cup Stevia in the Raw
2 packets Truvia sweetener
6 large egg whites
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Almond/Flaxseed Crust

1 1/2 cups almond meal
1/2 cup flaxseed meal
2 packets Truvia sweetener
8 Tbsp (1/4 lb) unsalted butter (Earth Balance)


1)  FOR THE CRUST:  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Mix almond meal, flaxseed meal, sweetener and softened butter until crumbly.  Press into a buttered 9 inch pie plate.  Pre-bake for 12-15 minutes, until just starting to slightly brown.  Remove from oven and let cool.

2)  FOR THE LEMON FILLING:  Mix sweeteners, gelatin, salt and water in a large nonreactive saucepan.  Bring mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.  Slowly add egg yolks, one at a time, making sure to whisk constantly.  Then add lemon zest, lemon juice and finally 2 Tbsp of butter.  Continue whisking until mixture is brought up to a good simmer.  Remove from heat, and cover with plastic wrap to keep mixture warm.

3)  FOR THE MERINGUE:  Mix the cream of tartar and sweeteners together in a large mixing bowl.  Add egg whites and vanilla and beat on high speed until stiff peaks form.

4)  Pour the hot lemon filling into the cooled pie crust.  Using a rubber spatula, immediately distribute the meringue evenly around the edge and the the center of the pie to keep it from sinking into the filling.

Bake the pie at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes, until the meringue is golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.  The lemon filling will still be loose.  Then transfer to the fridge and allow pie to chill for at least 3 hours to allow the lemon filling to set.