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Lemon Meringue Pie

Classic Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

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
 

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

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal

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