Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons of cornstarch
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 and 1/2 cups of water
- 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
- 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of lemon zest
- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 4 egg yolks and 2 tablespoons of butter for the meringue
- 4 egg whites and 6 tablespoons of sugar
Method
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Using a fork, poke holds in the bottom of your pie crust then bake for 10 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, flour, and salt.
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, water, and egg yolks.
- Whisk until well combined.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the filling has thickened.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and set aside.
- To make the meringue:
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar, whisking constantly, until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the top of the pie, making sure to seal the edges.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal
