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Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie is a classic dessert with tangy lemon filling, a crisp pie crust, and a fluffy golden meringue topping that creates the perfect balance of sweet and citrus flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 472
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • Lemon Filling
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups water
  • 2 medium Lemon juiced and zested
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 egg yolks beaten
  • 1 9-inch prepared baked pie crust
  • Meringue
  • 4 egg whites
  • ½ cup white sugar

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or hand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9-inch pie dish

Method
 

Prepare the Lemon Filling
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt.
  3. Stir in water, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  4. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture comes to a boil.
  5. Stir in the butter until melted.
  6. In a small bowl, gradually whisk ½ cup of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks to temper them.
  7. Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
  8. Bring the mixture back to a boil, stirring constantly until it thickens.
  9. Remove from heat and pour the filling into the baked pie crust.
Make the Meringue
  1. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until foamy.
  2. Gradually add sugar while beating until stiff peaks form.
  3. Spread the meringue over the hot lemon filling, making sure it touches the crust edges to seal.
  4. Use the back of a spoon to create decorative peaks on top.
Bake the Pie
  1. Bake the pie for 20–25 minutes until the meringue turns golden brown.
  2. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool before slicing.
  3. Serve and enjoy.