This lemon meringue pie is so delicious and perfect for sharing! The sweet and tart lemon filling is thickened with cornstarch, flour, and egg yolks.
PREPARATION TIME:
Ingredients:
Filling:
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 egg yolks, beaten
- 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
Meringue:
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 cup white sugar
Directions:
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Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (162 degrees C).
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To make the filling: Whisk 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt together in a medium saucepan; stir in water, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in butter.
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Place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture.
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Whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. Bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat; pour filling into baked pastry shell.
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To make the meringue: Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
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Spread meringue over pie filling, sealing the edges at the crust.
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Bake in preheated oven until meringue is golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 298 | Calories |
| 10g | Fat |
| 50g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 298 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 10g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 22% |
| Cholesterol 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium 229mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 35g | |
| Protein 4g | 9% |
| Vitamin C 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium 35mg | 3% |
| Iron 1mg | 5% |
| Potassium 97mg | 2% |
